Ron Paul still hasn’t left the Republican Party

Letter-writer Ellyn Hilliard bemoans the dearth of qualified presidential candidates, but suggests Republican unknown Ron Paul as the only one who “makes any sense.” Paul’s delivery and Libertarian views might appear refreshing to one accustomed to Washington doubletalk, but he has a serious and genuine flaw: He hasn’t left the Republican Party. Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures. His complicity reveals his true motives.

So should he leave take the traditional values to one of the other parties? Do you know that various state and federal laws put up huge hurdles for third party candidates? There are no televised debates or any news coverage. Do you even understand how important news coverage is for Americans to find out who’s running? Besides all of these he should stand firm and make the party return to the traditional republican values that brought the reppublican party into power. If it was not for Ronald Reagan the Republican Party would not be here today. At least it would not be competitive with the democrats without the coalition of fiscal conservatives and social conservates and libertarian philosiphy.

Jared

So should he leave take the traditional values to one of the other parties? Do you know that various state and federal laws put up huge hurdles for third party candidates? There are no televised debates or any news coverage. Do you even understand how important news coverage is for Americans to find out who’s running? Besides all of these he should stand firm and make the party return to the traditional republican values that brought the reppublican party into power. If it was not for Ronald Reagan the Republican Party would not be here today. At least it would not be competitive with the democrats without the coalition of fiscal conservatives and social conservates and libertarian philosiphy.

pizzahut3

Sadly you are misinformed. Try finding out what it means to be a “Libertarian” and what Ron Paul believes in before you make another absurd commentary such as this one :).

pizzahut3

Sadly you are misinformed. Try finding out what it means to be a “Libertarian” and what Ron Paul believes in before you make another absurd commentary such as this one :).

Renaldo

He hasn’t left the Republican party because he is trying to reestablish the traditional small-government, anti-imperial roots of the party. Rather than abandoning ship, he’s trying to throw overboard those who have hijacked the ship (i.e., the neocons), and, though the battle isn’t over, i think he has so far been incredibly successful. – Renaldo999

Renaldo

He hasn’t left the Republican party because he is trying to reestablish the traditional small-government, anti-imperial roots of the party. Rather than abandoning ship, he’s trying to throw overboard those who have hijacked the ship (i.e., the neocons), and, though the battle isn’t over, i think he has so far been incredibly successful. – Renaldo999

Michael C.

I think pushing for reform in a flawed party is something to be commended.
Our nation would have gone through political parties like cheap socks otherwise.

People push for reform and that is why we have only had 2 main parties for the last 150 years. Sure there are offshoots and third parties and independents, but they have never made it, or should I say been allowed to make it in this country.

Michael C.

I think pushing for reform in a flawed party is something to be commended.
Our nation would have gone through political parties like cheap socks otherwise.

People push for reform and that is why we have only had 2 main parties for the last 150 years. Sure there are offshoots and third parties and independents, but they have never made it, or should I say been allowed to make it in this country.

Josh L.

He’s said in interviews that the reason he won’t run as an independent is because the current system is undemocratic: you won’t have access to the debates, etc. that is, unless you have a pile of money, ross perot style. or perhaps bloomberg. but otherwise the only opportunity you have is to go under the wing of the two major parties.

i’d also like to point that ron paul hasn’t “stood behind this administration.” if you’ve read any thing he’s written, heard anything he’s said, or watched him in any debates, you would know that.

keep it real. comment on shit you know about.

Josh L.

He’s said in interviews that the reason he won’t run as an independent is because the current system is undemocratic: you won’t have access to the debates, etc. that is, unless you have a pile of money, ross perot style. or perhaps bloomberg. but otherwise the only opportunity you have is to go under the wing of the two major parties.

i’d also like to point that ron paul hasn’t “stood behind this administration.” if you’ve read any thing he’s written, heard anything he’s said, or watched him in any debates, you would know that.

keep it real. comment on shit you know about.

Steven

I disagree with your comment Paul Trantow, that Ron Paul’s complicity reveals his true motives. Ever read anything from Ron Paul? Do your research before you make unfounded comments like that.

Steven

I disagree with your comment Paul Trantow, that Ron Paul’s complicity reveals his true motives. Ever read anything from Ron Paul? Do your research before you make unfounded comments like that.

Sam Marsh

Dr. Paul hasn’t left the Republican Party because that’s where he actually stands a chance of winning. A third party run will go nowhere, and he knows that. Nothing Ron Paul has said validates the policies of Bush. He’s doing his best to return the GOP to its Constitutional roots.

Sam Marsh

Dr. Paul hasn’t left the Republican Party because that’s where he actually stands a chance of winning. A third party run will go nowhere, and he knows that. Nothing Ron Paul has said validates the policies of Bush. He’s doing his best to return the GOP to its Constitutional roots.

Mike

I don’t think party affiliation has anything to do with supporting the current administration. In our system, third parties are treated like jokes — both by the people, and by the law.

Because of this, any serious contender who is not a billionaire (Bloomberg), must run within those two parties. After listening to his anti-war stances at the debates I’m sure Paul would break out in laughter at the idea that he is behind Bush in any way at all.

Mike

I don’t think party affiliation has anything to do with supporting the current administration. In our system, third parties are treated like jokes — both by the people, and by the law.

Because of this, any serious contender who is not a billionaire (Bloomberg), must run within those two parties. After listening to his anti-war stances at the debates I’m sure Paul would break out in laughter at the idea that he is behind Bush in any way at all.

MIKE

Ron Paul is not standing behind this administration’s failures. The neo-conservative agenda that has run rampant in the republican party over the last 8 years is NOT what he stands for.

Your thinking is a little simplistic to say the least. Ron Paul has spoken out against this administration and their policies for years. Just because he does not agree with the policy does not mean he should run away and leave the party. For him to leave the party would be similar to the neighborhood kid who doesn’t like the team he is on and takes his ball and goes home.

Instead of leaving the party, Ron Paul has chosen to stay and fight to CHANGE the party.

God Bless the congressman from the 14th district of Texas. He is showing us that things could be different if we would only take the initiative to change them.

MIKE

Ron Paul is not standing behind this administration’s failures. The neo-conservative agenda that has run rampant in the republican party over the last 8 years is NOT what he stands for.

Your thinking is a little simplistic to say the least. Ron Paul has spoken out against this administration and their policies for years. Just because he does not agree with the policy does not mean he should run away and leave the party. For him to leave the party would be similar to the neighborhood kid who doesn’t like the team he is on and takes his ball and goes home.

Instead of leaving the party, Ron Paul has chosen to stay and fight to CHANGE the party.

God Bless the congressman from the 14th district of Texas. He is showing us that things could be different if we would only take the initiative to change them.

Jason

Complicity? Dont be fooled by this administrations ‘republican’ title. Ron Paul stands for lesser government, and voted AGAINST the Iraq invasion. How exactly is that standing behind the current administration? Before making blanket statements you should do a little research.

Jason

Complicity? Dont be fooled by this administrations ‘republican’ title. Ron Paul stands for lesser government, and voted AGAINST the Iraq invasion. How exactly is that standing behind the current administration? Before making blanket statements you should do a little research.

Sean

Certainly, it is time for more “parties” to be given the chance to vie for office. However, when you look at the 2004 election, it becomes clear that this cannot happen under the current system. In 2004, two of the presidential candidates (Lib and Green) were ARRESTED outside the St. Louis presidential debate for wanting to participate! This barely made the news!!! Two PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES were ARRESTED and this wasn’t on every news network?????

Currently, the media only allows the Demipublican and Republocratic Party to present their “candidates” and THAT IS ALL!

In order for us to have real choice, we need to get a SECOND party before we can consider three. Exactly what has been the difference since 2006 when the people made the statement about their dissatisfaction with Republican leadership by putting Democrats in the majority in Congress? — NOTHING! Still business as usual for BUSHCo!

Calls should have been made to impeach this tyrant and nothing has been done.

Ron Paul is thankfully on the Republican ticket because this really does at least put the voice of truth in front of the public. Now, if they will just give him a chance to have some time to speak at these “debates”, we may learn the truth.

Sean

Certainly, it is time for more “parties” to be given the chance to vie for office. However, when you look at the 2004 election, it becomes clear that this cannot happen under the current system. In 2004, two of the presidential candidates (Lib and Green) were ARRESTED outside the St. Louis presidential debate for wanting to participate! This barely made the news!!! Two PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES were ARRESTED and this wasn’t on every news network?????

Currently, the media only allows the Demipublican and Republocratic Party to present their “candidates” and THAT IS ALL!

In order for us to have real choice, we need to get a SECOND party before we can consider three. Exactly what has been the difference since 2006 when the people made the statement about their dissatisfaction with Republican leadership by putting Democrats in the majority in Congress? — NOTHING! Still business as usual for BUSHCo!

Calls should have been made to impeach this tyrant and nothing has been done.

Ron Paul is thankfully on the Republican ticket because this really does at least put the voice of truth in front of the public. Now, if they will just give him a chance to have some time to speak at these “debates”, we may learn the truth.

Blanch Crowley

If Ron Paul runs as a third party candidate or independent it would split the vote resulting in a win for the dragon lady.

By taking the Republican nomination, Dr. Paul will have an excellent chance of being our next president.

Remember, remember the fifth of November. Ron Paul to raise $10,000,000. That’s 100,000 people at $100 each on November 5. thisnovember5th(dot)com

Blanch Crowley

If Ron Paul runs as a third party candidate or independent it would split the vote resulting in a win for the dragon lady.

By taking the Republican nomination, Dr. Paul will have an excellent chance of being our next president.

Remember, remember the fifth of November. Ron Paul to raise $10,000,000. That’s 100,000 people at $100 each on November 5. thisnovember5th(dot)com

The moment you started to pretend that you knew someone else’s motives is the moment you lost all credibility. -Sorry.
Look up Ron Paul’s positions, write what you don’t like about it…. if you haven’t noticed… It’s not about Ron Paul. It’s about his message.
It’s the constitution stupid!

Brent Sanders

The moment you started to pretend that you knew someone else’s motives is the moment you lost all credibility. -Sorry.
Look up Ron Paul’s positions, write what you don’t like about it…. if you haven’t noticed… It’s not about Ron Paul. It’s about his message.
It’s the constitution stupid!

a Rocket Scientist

You obviously have not Googled Ron Paul. His true motives are reflected in how he lives, votes (20 year in the House), and talks. The honorable Ron Paul deserves our for his dedication to the People in opposing what the Republican Party has become. Google Ron Paul, and maybe you’ll come to know Who Ron Paul is. You might actually turn out to be one of his many supporters if you do.

DJ

What!? Which Republican party are you talking about? The Neo-Conservative Republicans aka Bush Co. or the Traditional Conservative Republicans aka Ron Paul and Friends?

Seriously, guilt by association again? Thought we covered this already in other articles.

Regardless, Dr. Paul hasn’t been standing behind the administration, if anything, he’s kicking them in the behinds for going against the party’s traditions – granted, Bush Co. has been doing great kicking their own selves.

Not to mention, you obviously haven’t read the recent article on the Freedom Agenda Act.

If this is the complicity you’re implying, then maybe it’s you who has revealed your true motives.

a Rocket Scientist

You obviously have not Googled Ron Paul. His true motives are reflected in how he lives, votes (20 year in the House), and talks. The honorable Ron Paul deserves our for his dedication to the People in opposing what the Republican Party has become. Google Ron Paul, and maybe you’ll come to know Who Ron Paul is. You might actually turn out to be one of his many supporters if you do.

DJ

What!? Which Republican party are you talking about? The Neo-Conservative Republicans aka Bush Co. or the Traditional Conservative Republicans aka Ron Paul and Friends?

Seriously, guilt by association again? Thought we covered this already in other articles.

Regardless, Dr. Paul hasn’t been standing behind the administration, if anything, he’s kicking them in the behinds for going against the party’s traditions – granted, Bush Co. has been doing great kicking their own selves.

Not to mention, you obviously haven’t read the recent article on the Freedom Agenda Act.

If this is the complicity you’re implying, then maybe it’s you who has revealed your true motives.

El Capitan

If you are reading this you probably already know that the comment boards concerning ron paul tend to be more informative than the actual articles they stem from. More to the point they tend to contain more honest facts and straightforward opinion. Integrity is why people love ron paul. It is transparent that he believes what he states and can”t be bought. Unlike the political siblings hillary and the former mayor of new york, ron paul is not tied in to the current political power structure. These “elite” are the few that us sold us hand and foot to overseas countries and rogue multi conglamerate corportions who have nothing but owning you as fiscal slave in mind. The borrower is slave to the debtor. Thanks Democrats and Republicans for selling us down the river and over the ocean. I love seeing the dollar free fall, the stock markets on verge of collapse, and oil at an all time high. The federal reserves fiscal irresponsibility combined with federal governments rampant corruption and greed might have brought down the greatest country in the history of the world.

El Capitan

If you are reading this you probably already know that the comment boards concerning ron paul tend to be more informative than the actual articles they stem from. More to the point they tend to contain more honest facts and straightforward opinion. Integrity is why people love ron paul. It is transparent that he believes what he states and can”t be bought. Unlike the political siblings hillary and the former mayor of new york, ron paul is not tied in to the current political power structure. These “elite” are the few that us sold us hand and foot to overseas countries and rogue multi conglamerate corportions who have nothing but owning you as fiscal slave in mind. The borrower is slave to the debtor. Thanks Democrats and Republicans for selling us down the river and over the ocean. I love seeing the dollar free fall, the stock markets on verge of collapse, and oil at an all time high. The federal reserves fiscal irresponsibility combined with federal governments rampant corruption and greed might have brought down the greatest country in the history of the world.

Stephen Hine

That is ridiculous. Appearantly Mr. Trantow hasn’t noticed that the two party system is so dominant in this nation that Dr. Paul would NO airtime without being a part of one of these two powerbroker parties.
Perhaps Mr. Trantow isn’t aware that Dr. Paul tried to run as the Libertarian in 1988. It wouldn’t be surprising because unless he noticed the name on the ballot he’d have never heard it before. He’s the only candidate running who didn’t vote for this war and isn’t for the status quo.

Stephen Hine

That is ridiculous. Appearantly Mr. Trantow hasn’t noticed that the two party system is so dominant in this nation that Dr. Paul would NO airtime without being a part of one of these two powerbroker parties.
Perhaps Mr. Trantow isn’t aware that Dr. Paul tried to run as the Libertarian in 1988. It wouldn’t be surprising because unless he noticed the name on the ballot he’d have never heard it before. He’s the only candidate running who didn’t vote for this war and isn’t for the status quo.

Gary Suitter

Your comments clearly show your ignorance on Ron Pauls positions and 20 year voting record in the House of Representatives. I suggest you google and You Tube Ron Paul and educate yourself on the facts.

Gary Suitter

Your comments clearly show your ignorance on Ron Pauls positions and 20 year voting record in the House of Representatives. I suggest you google and You Tube Ron Paul and educate yourself on the facts.

Nick

This is an entirely misinformed comment and is conflating the differences of principle that Paul holds with the ones held by the administration.

Ron Paul has come out time and again, in articles published online, in speeches given on the House floor, and even in his book “A Foreign Policy of Freedom” as very critical of the current policies of the Republican Party. He feels it has been hijacked by the neoconservative movement and that it must be taken back.

From Paul’s perspective, his party, of the Barry Goldwater/Robert Taft persuasion, has been stolen and he has a right to try and take it back. He has not been complicit in any of the failures of the Bush administration and has not been hesitant to point them out as failures.

He voted against the Patriot Act, which stripped away many civil liberties, and was voted on by Congress before being read. He voted against the Iraq War as illegal and unconstitutional and has declared it a failure ever since. He has spoken out many times against the liberal neoconservative ideology of spreading democracy through force. He voted against the Military Commissions Act, which stripped away habeas corpus and most of the remaining civil liberties that were left by the Patriot Act. He has stated that he is against Executive Orders and signing statements, but has said that one thing he could do as president is create an Executive Order repealing all of Bush’s previous ones that ignore the rule of law set down in the Constitution.

So he has not been complicit in anything this administration has taken on, whether it be war or spending. His small government, nonintervention policies are anathema to the Democratic Party, so he can not join them and have an equal amount of time on mainstream media, and are also against the current mainstream of the Republican Party. But they used to be principles the Republican party held, so he has every right continuing to be a part of a party that once aligned with many of his beliefs. Paul wants to bring back the party he has belonged to since at least the 1970’s, when he first served in Congress, and return it to its original ideals. Those are his “true motives,” along with restoring civil liberties and cutting the size and scope of government.

Please understand that Republican and Democrat are just labels that one politician or another takes on at a certain time. It is more important to look at what ideas and beliefs an individual politician represents, than just focus on which party mantle they are currently assuming. For too many politicians, philosophies are very fluid, changing with whichever party is in control of the White House. For Paul, his philosophies have been the result of many years of study, reading, and trying to learn from history, and they do not change due to shifting in political winds.

Nick

This is an entirely misinformed comment and is conflating the differences of principle that Paul holds with the ones held by the administration.

Ron Paul has come out time and again, in articles published online, in speeches given on the House floor, and even in his book “A Foreign Policy of Freedom” as very critical of the current policies of the Republican Party. He feels it has been hijacked by the neoconservative movement and that it must be taken back.

From Paul’s perspective, his party, of the Barry Goldwater/Robert Taft persuasion, has been stolen and he has a right to try and take it back. He has not been complicit in any of the failures of the Bush administration and has not been hesitant to point them out as failures.

He voted against the Patriot Act, which stripped away many civil liberties, and was voted on by Congress before being read. He voted against the Iraq War as illegal and unconstitutional and has declared it a failure ever since. He has spoken out many times against the liberal neoconservative ideology of spreading democracy through force. He voted against the Military Commissions Act, which stripped away habeas corpus and most of the remaining civil liberties that were left by the Patriot Act. He has stated that he is against Executive Orders and signing statements, but has said that one thing he could do as president is create an Executive Order repealing all of Bush’s previous ones that ignore the rule of law set down in the Constitution.

So he has not been complicit in anything this administration has taken on, whether it be war or spending. His small government, nonintervention policies are anathema to the Democratic Party, so he can not join them and have an equal amount of time on mainstream media, and are also against the current mainstream of the Republican Party. But they used to be principles the Republican party held, so he has every right continuing to be a part of a party that once aligned with many of his beliefs. Paul wants to bring back the party he has belonged to since at least the 1970’s, when he first served in Congress, and return it to its original ideals. Those are his “true motives,” along with restoring civil liberties and cutting the size and scope of government.

Please understand that Republican and Democrat are just labels that one politician or another takes on at a certain time. It is more important to look at what ideas and beliefs an individual politician represents, than just focus on which party mantle they are currently assuming. For too many politicians, philosophies are very fluid, changing with whichever party is in control of the White House. For Paul, his philosophies have been the result of many years of study, reading, and trying to learn from history, and they do not change due to shifting in political winds.

Robert

lol wow? how is this a flaw?

Try running outside the 2 party control and see how you do, even Jesus would lose.

Robert

lol wow? how is this a flaw?

Try running outside the 2 party control and see how you do, even Jesus would lose.

Robert

Just to add, just because Bush betrayed the Republican principles doesn’t mean the real Republicans should leave. It’s time for the Neocons and the Theocons to gtfo.

Robert

Just to add, just because Bush betrayed the Republican principles doesn’t mean the real Republicans should leave. It’s time for the Neocons and the Theocons to gtfo.

NB

When I read comments like this…I assume the person is “trolling,” (deliberately stating something inflamatory in order to elicit a response). But maybe…just maybe this is real.

Trantow…RP has been in Congress for20 years or so. Yes…he did not leave the Republican party…it left him.

Please spend some time researching Ron Paul. You will find that he has an amazing record of consistency…and voted against this administration “countless failures” time and time again. Complicit? I’m not sure that there is a representative (Rep. or DEMOCRAT) that has been LESS complicit. Do you think a representative should just quit…because his message is not being heard? Please take an hour or so to research Dr. Paul. I believe you may end up with a different point of view.

When I read comments like this…I assume the person is “trolling,” (deliberately stating something inflamatory in order to elicit a response). But maybe…just maybe this is real.

Trantow…RP has been in Congress for20 years or so. Yes…he did not leave the Republican party…it left him.

Please spend some time researching Ron Paul. You will find that he has an amazing record of consistency…and voted against this administration “countless failures” time and time again. Complicit? I’m not sure that there is a representative (Rep. or DEMOCRAT) that has been LESS complicit. Do you think a representative should just quit…because his message is not being heard? Please take an hour or so to research Dr. Paul. I believe you may end up with a different point of view.

He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.

He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.

randy

“He hasn’t left the Republican Party.”

He hasn’t left the republican party because the msm only covers the Republican and Democratic parties. This is a very smart decision on his part.

He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.

He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.

Joseph Smith

Please pass this on.
1 million supporters + $12 each = VICTORY

If we can get 1 million Ron Paul supporters to give $12 each, not only can we reach our goal for the quarter, but we can prove to the entire country that Ron Paul has the largest grassroots support of anyone running for President.

If we can’t do this, Ron Paul will not win, no matter how popular his is on the internet!

Joseph Smith

Please pass this on.
1 million supporters + $12 each = VICTORY

If we can get 1 million Ron Paul supporters to give $12 each, not only can we reach our goal for the quarter, but we can prove to the entire country that Ron Paul has the largest grassroots support of anyone running for President.

If we can’t do this, Ron Paul will not win, no matter how popular his is on the internet!

Christopher

You’re right, he hasn’t left the Republican party. Since he first came to government in the GOP in the seventies he has been with the GOP. The GOP, however, has left him and their real base. They’ve left the people in the party that supported Regan and truly want a limited government that respects people’s right to own life, liberty, and property. So yes, he could leave that traditional Republican stance behind and switch to the Libertarian party, but in reality he fits somewhere in between a Republican and Libertarian party member.

He is running as a Republican, however, for the simple reason that we wouldn’t be having this conversation about Ron Paul if he didn’t. There is such an overwhelming media bias to focus on just the Republican and Democratic candidates that running as anything but one of the two will surely mean that you have no chance to win unless you have enough personal wealth to get your view forward, like Ross Perot. The last time anyone but a Republican or Democrat won an American election was the Civil War.

Christopher

You’re right, he hasn’t left the Republican party. Since he first came to government in the GOP in the seventies he has been with the GOP. The GOP, however, has left him and their real base. They’ve left the people in the party that supported Regan and truly want a limited government that respects people’s right to own life, liberty, and property. So yes, he could leave that traditional Republican stance behind and switch to the Libertarian party, but in reality he fits somewhere in between a Republican and Libertarian party member.

He is running as a Republican, however, for the simple reason that we wouldn’t be having this conversation about Ron Paul if he didn’t. There is such an overwhelming media bias to focus on just the Republican and Democratic candidates that running as anything but one of the two will surely mean that you have no chance to win unless you have enough personal wealth to get your view forward, like Ross Perot. The last time anyone but a Republican or Democrat won an American election was the Civil War.

Rob Slauson

How can you honestly say Ron Paul has chosen to satnd behind the current administration’s policies? He has voted against nearly every failed policy that has come out of this administration. Iraq War, Voted NO. Patriot Act, Voted NO. He is the only candidate that stood up against these policies from day one, he voted NO, unlike other candidates that were for the war before they were against it. If you believe in smaller government and less taxes Ron Paul makes ALOT of sense.

Larry Ward

Nonsense. Ron Paul is in no way responsible for the current administration’s failures and malicious prosecutions. As a Congressman, he voted against its hideous actions. The Republican Party, like every other institution in America today is enemy occupied territory. Like the first Republican President, Mr. Lincoln, Ron Paul apeal to the better angels in the party and in the people.

Rob Slauson

How can you honestly say Ron Paul has chosen to satnd behind the current administration’s policies? He has voted against nearly every failed policy that has come out of this administration. Iraq War, Voted NO. Patriot Act, Voted NO. He is the only candidate that stood up against these policies from day one, he voted NO, unlike other candidates that were for the war before they were against it. If you believe in smaller government and less taxes Ron Paul makes ALOT of sense.

Larry Ward

Nonsense. Ron Paul is in no way responsible for the current administration’s failures and malicious prosecutions. As a Congressman, he voted against its hideous actions. The Republican Party, like every other institution in America today is enemy occupied territory. Like the first Republican President, Mr. Lincoln, Ron Paul apeal to the better angels in the party and in the people.

Michael Wagner

Are you kidding me?
Ron Paul has opposed Bush at every turn. He has opposed Bush’s war policies, his domestic policies, every thing Bush has done, Paul has opposed. He voted against the war, against the Patriot act, against the Military commissions act. He has introduced the American Freedom Agenda act which would overturn Bush’s anti-freedom policies.
Ron Paul’s record of voting against big government tax and spend policies and against an interventionist foreign policy stretches back to 1976. His long, consistent track record reveals his real feelings.
The fact that he hasn’t left the GOP simply means that he wants a serious chance of being elected. As a third party candidate he would stand no chance at all, as he well knows from personal experience.

Michael Wagner

Are you kidding me?
Ron Paul has opposed Bush at every turn. He has opposed Bush’s war policies, his domestic policies, every thing Bush has done, Paul has opposed. He voted against the war, against the Patriot act, against the Military commissions act. He has introduced the American Freedom Agenda act which would overturn Bush’s anti-freedom policies.
Ron Paul’s record of voting against big government tax and spend policies and against an interventionist foreign policy stretches back to 1976. His long, consistent track record reveals his real feelings.
The fact that he hasn’t left the GOP simply means that he wants a serious chance of being elected. As a third party candidate he would stand no chance at all, as he well knows from personal experience.

Brian

Yes, observe the shameless way in which Paul stands behind Bush’s failures, by voting against them in Congress and by running a Presidential campaign centered on denouncing them! The cad!

Everyone knows that the TRUE way to fight Bush’s failures is to vote in favor of each and every one of them, the way Hillary Clinton did – but to call yourself a Democrat! For it is the name you call yourself that matters, and not your actual votes! TRUE opposition goes along in every detail, but symbolically objects by pledging allegiance to the other faction!

Brian

Yes, observe the shameless way in which Paul stands behind Bush’s failures, by voting against them in Congress and by running a Presidential campaign centered on denouncing them! The cad!

Everyone knows that the TRUE way to fight Bush’s failures is to vote in favor of each and every one of them, the way Hillary Clinton did – but to call yourself a Democrat! For it is the name you call yourself that matters, and not your actual votes! TRUE opposition goes along in every detail, but symbolically objects by pledging allegiance to the other faction!

Jonathon Reed

Unbelievable!!! Pure rhetoric that Dr. Paul stands behind this administrations failures. The only thing I’ve seen him stand behind is the podium in those debates as he shreds everyone with the TRUTH. Ron Paul hasn’t left the Republican party because it is TRADITIONALLY the party of small gov’t and anti undeclared war. He’s trying to expose the neo-cons who have hi-jacked the party.

Jonathon Reed

Unbelievable!!! Pure rhetoric that Dr. Paul stands behind this administrations failures. The only thing I’ve seen him stand behind is the podium in those debates as he shreds everyone with the TRUTH. Ron Paul hasn’t left the Republican party because it is TRADITIONALLY the party of small gov’t and anti undeclared war. He’s trying to expose the neo-cons who have hi-jacked the party.

Ron Paul has not stood behind this administrations unconstitutional behavior, his every word and more importantly every action is completely contrary to this administration. He put forward legislation that contradicts and voted against legislation put forth by the president. His voting record goes back decades and I would think that anyone who is against the current administration would be placing all their resources into getting Ron Paul through the primaries and effectively over throwing the republican party and taking it back from the neo-conservatives.

What could a true peace and freedom president from the republican side accomplish in the white house? If the republican base can call him their own, how can any republican congressman vote against him? If he is supporting what the democrats had been calling for all along how can the democrats oppose him? He may have the potential to have the most overwhelming support of both sides of the legislature if he is voted into office as a republican.

Ron Paul has not stood behind this administrations unconstitutional behavior, his every word and more importantly every action is completely contrary to this administration. He put forward legislation that contradicts and voted against legislation put forth by the president. His voting record goes back decades and I would think that anyone who is against the current administration would be placing all their resources into getting Ron Paul through the primaries and effectively over throwing the republican party and taking it back from the neo-conservatives.

What could a true peace and freedom president from the republican side accomplish in the white house? If the republican base can call him their own, how can any republican congressman vote against him? If he is supporting what the democrats had been calling for all along how can the democrats oppose him? He may have the potential to have the most overwhelming support of both sides of the legislature if he is voted into office as a republican.

Debra

This is obvously another attempt to discredit Dr. Paul. The MSM has put this man on media blackout. Why you ask? Because this candidate date has answers for the people, not corporate America. Ron Paul’s platform is giving power back to the people, which means corporate mongals have to let go. Thus, the Ron Paul media blackout, (owned by corporate mongals).

Ron Paul has support now from COUNTRIES all over the world, i.e., India, Pakistan, UK, Canada, everywhere.

I encourage everyone to check this candidate out for yourselves and not let Main Stream Media, AGAIN, pick our next President.

Debra

This is obvously another attempt to discredit Dr. Paul. The MSM has put this man on media blackout. Why you ask? Because this candidate date has answers for the people, not corporate America. Ron Paul’s platform is giving power back to the people, which means corporate mongals have to let go. Thus, the Ron Paul media blackout, (owned by corporate mongals).

Ron Paul has support now from COUNTRIES all over the world, i.e., India, Pakistan, UK, Canada, everywhere.

I encourage everyone to check this candidate out for yourselves and not let Main Stream Media, AGAIN, pick our next President.

John Nonconformist

To disqualify Ron Paul because he has not left the Republican Party and “stood behind Bush’s failed policies” is not logical.

Jack Watson

Sure Trantow. Your letter belies your political naiveté. The US is a rigid 2 party republic that resists any change to the status quo. Perhaps you forgot about Nader being banned from the ballots and debates. You’d relish Paul leaving the party because it would both eliminate him from contention and protect the neocon party-snatchers who still want the Republicans to push for a war against Iran with their Israel-first foreign policy. Nice try, but Paul supporters are not as clueless as the Christian fundies who swooned to the neocon war-beat.

paul

well when you dont listen you dont learn. Ron Paul is republican only by title. he understands quite well, as do majority of americans that unless you belong to one of the big 2 parties you stand little to no chance winning an election. the rules have been made to level the field and make it extremly difficult for any third party to run and participate in presidential debates. secondly, guilt by association doesnt work in politics, i belong nor do i support any political party, president jefferson warned us of political parties, but we are at a point in our nation where if we desire our constitution to be followed we have to play the “game” the corrupt have created. this is an honest case of the end justifies the means. if “sleeping with the enemy” as in ron pauls case is needed in order to restore our republic and the rule of law then we the people should take our collective heads out of our asses and support him. to quote ben franklin ” those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither and will get neither”

John Nonconformist

To disqualify Ron Paul because he has not left the Republican Party and “stood behind Bush’s failed policies” is not logical.

Jack Watson

Sure Trantow. Your letter belies your political naiveté. The US is a rigid 2 party republic that resists any change to the status quo. Perhaps you forgot about Nader being banned from the ballots and debates. You’d relish Paul leaving the party because it would both eliminate him from contention and protect the neocon party-snatchers who still want the Republicans to push for a war against Iran with their Israel-first foreign policy. Nice try, but Paul supporters are not as clueless as the Christian fundies who swooned to the neocon war-beat.

paul

well when you dont listen you dont learn. Ron Paul is republican only by title. he understands quite well, as do majority of americans that unless you belong to one of the big 2 parties you stand little to no chance winning an election. the rules have been made to level the field and make it extremly difficult for any third party to run and participate in presidential debates. secondly, guilt by association doesnt work in politics, i belong nor do i support any political party, president jefferson warned us of political parties, but we are at a point in our nation where if we desire our constitution to be followed we have to play the “game” the corrupt have created. this is an honest case of the end justifies the means. if “sleeping with the enemy” as in ron pauls case is needed in order to restore our republic and the rule of law then we the people should take our collective heads out of our asses and support him. to quote ben franklin ” those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither and will get neither”

Rob

Ron Paul has not left the Republican party because and I quote “Third parties don’t have a chance”. Paul isn’t standing behind Bush, hes trying to fix his party.

Rob

Ron Paul has not left the Republican party because and I quote “Third parties don’t have a chance”. Paul isn’t standing behind Bush, hes trying to fix his party.

freeman

Complicity? What on EARTH are you talking about? Have you ever listened to a Ron Paul speech or visited a web site? If you had, you would quickly realize that Dr. Paul does NOT stand behind this adminstrations “countless failures.” In fact, you might find that he agrees with you on nearly every failure that you allude to. In fact, he’s the only candidate of EITHER party who would sincerely work to REVERSE the many and numerous failure of which you speak. He hates what has happened to this country, but engages in no doubletalk. His views have been consistent for decades. Please do a little research before slamming the only truly honest man in our Presidential race.

freeman

Complicity? What on EARTH are you talking about? Have you ever listened to a Ron Paul speech or visited a web site? If you had, you would quickly realize that Dr. Paul does NOT stand behind this adminstrations “countless failures.” In fact, you might find that he agrees with you on nearly every failure that you allude to. In fact, he’s the only candidate of EITHER party who would sincerely work to REVERSE the many and numerous failure of which you speak. He hates what has happened to this country, but engages in no doubletalk. His views have been consistent for decades. Please do a little research before slamming the only truly honest man in our Presidential race.

Jen

I just came on-board to Ron Paul and quickly became aware of this on-going media blackout.

Your comments are true. This candidate does not benefit corporate America or the Central Bank but does as you stated, gives power back to the people.

I would think all Americans would stand up now while they still can and vote for this man. Haven’t you heard?, the government announced Monday on the Senate floor that our social security checks will stop coming in 7 years, as well as the MediCare payments.

Does Senator Allard truly believe he’ll be able to comfortably retire in our State of Colorado when the Social Security checks stop coming in? Considering how long he’s been in office, he will be accountable to us when this happens.

I encourage all Coloradians starts speaking up now to Allard and Salazar and remind them who they work for.

Jen

I just came on-board to Ron Paul and quickly became aware of this on-going media blackout.

Your comments are true. This candidate does not benefit corporate America or the Central Bank but does as you stated, gives power back to the people.

I would think all Americans would stand up now while they still can and vote for this man. Haven’t you heard?, the government announced Monday on the Senate floor that our social security checks will stop coming in 7 years, as well as the MediCare payments.

Does Senator Allard truly believe he’ll be able to comfortably retire in our State of Colorado when the Social Security checks stop coming in? Considering how long he’s been in office, he will be accountable to us when this happens.

I encourage all Coloradians starts speaking up now to Allard and Salazar and remind them who they work for.

Dan Warner

Actually, Ron Paul says (correctyl) that the republican party has been hijacked by the neoconservatives. He has said this on the floor of congress. Ron Paul believes that the party has been hijacked and abandoned its core values. I agree with him whole heartedly. Ron Paul is the only REAL republican in the whole bunch.

Ron Paul has consistantly voted against the war and funding of it. This is a matter of record. Please visit http://www.ronpaul2008.com and read his positions in his own words.

Ron Paul does not need to leave the republican party, he is it’s true savior. The rest of them should leave and form a neoconservative party. based on big government, high taxes, amnesty for illegals, and nation building overseas.

I think when you really look it is obvious, the party has left us, we didn’t leave it.

Ron Paul for president 2008!

Dan Warner

Actually, Ron Paul says (correctyl) that the republican party has been hijacked by the neoconservatives. He has said this on the floor of congress. Ron Paul believes that the party has been hijacked and abandoned its core values. I agree with him whole heartedly. Ron Paul is the only REAL republican in the whole bunch.

Ron Paul has consistantly voted against the war and funding of it. This is a matter of record. Please visit http://www.ronpaul2008.com and read his positions in his own words.

Ron Paul does not need to leave the republican party, he is it’s true savior. The rest of them should leave and form a neoconservative party. based on big government, high taxes, amnesty for illegals, and nation building overseas.

I think when you really look it is obvious, the party has left us, we didn’t leave it.

Ron Paul for president 2008!

knute

oh please. his true motives? he is the only candidate that says what he means. just listen is all he asks.

knute

oh please. his true motives? he is the only candidate that says what he means. just listen is all he asks.

David from Texas

Ron Paul has not left the Republican party because he will RESTORE the Republican party to its roots. This man is a uniter of people around liberty. Ron Paul has NOT stood behind this administration’s countless failures, he has opposed them time and time again. Look at his voting record. His statements are not mere lip service, he says what he does and he does what he says.

Third party candidacies do not work in this country. Ron Paul is more than an idealist, he is also a realist. The best chances for him are to stay in the Republican party and revolutionize it from both the inside and from the outside. Very few people in this country listen to voices crying in the wilderness. Ron Paul is a voice crying from within the Republican party, and that is one of the reasons for why people are listening to him. His message is resonating with MANY lifelong Republicans (including myself), and with many on the outside who are now joining the Republican party to restore it to its roots.

Join the revolution.

Go Ron Paul!

David from Texas

Ron Paul has not left the Republican party because he will RESTORE the Republican party to its roots. This man is a uniter of people around liberty. Ron Paul has NOT stood behind this administration’s countless failures, he has opposed them time and time again. Look at his voting record. His statements are not mere lip service, he says what he does and he does what he says.

Third party candidacies do not work in this country. Ron Paul is more than an idealist, he is also a realist. The best chances for him are to stay in the Republican party and revolutionize it from both the inside and from the outside. Very few people in this country listen to voices crying in the wilderness. Ron Paul is a voice crying from within the Republican party, and that is one of the reasons for why people are listening to him. His message is resonating with MANY lifelong Republicans (including myself), and with many on the outside who are now joining the Republican party to restore it to its roots.

Join the revolution.

Go Ron Paul!

steve

What would you have him do writer? Run as an Independent? If you are a journalist you should know why independents have little chance at winning.

1: You have to spend millions just to get on a ballot and some states you can’t even get on the ballot

2: you can not participate in an debates

What would be the point?

Maybe a better story would of been a better story than this lie you decided to print : Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures. His complicity reveals his true motives.

HOW ABOUT RON PAULS 20 YEAR VOTING RECORD SETS HIM APART FROM ANY OTHER REPUBLICAN IN HISTORY.

FINALLY A MAN OF HONESTY, INTEGRITY, AND COURAGE THAT WILL TRY TO RESTORE OUR REPUBLIC FROM THE DIS SERVICE THE REPUBLICAN PARTY HAS INSTALLED ON US.

TELL US WHAT HIS TRUE MOTIVES ARE CONSIDERING HIS IMPECABLE 20 YEAR VOTING RECORD.

RON PAUL 2008

steve

What would you have him do writer? Run as an Independent? If you are a journalist you should know why independents have little chance at winning.

1: You have to spend millions just to get on a ballot and some states you can’t even get on the ballot

2: you can not participate in an debates

What would be the point?

Maybe a better story would of been a better story than this lie you decided to print : Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures. His complicity reveals his true motives.

HOW ABOUT RON PAULS 20 YEAR VOTING RECORD SETS HIM APART FROM ANY OTHER REPUBLICAN IN HISTORY.

FINALLY A MAN OF HONESTY, INTEGRITY, AND COURAGE THAT WILL TRY TO RESTORE OUR REPUBLIC FROM THE DIS SERVICE THE REPUBLICAN PARTY HAS INSTALLED ON US.

TELL US WHAT HIS TRUE MOTIVES ARE CONSIDERING HIS IMPECABLE 20 YEAR VOTING RECORD.

RON PAUL 2008

bret

That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. Paul is the only one trying to bring the republican party back to its true roots, you can’t call that standing with the president (with whom Paul agrees on precisely nothing).

Party politics is ridiculous, and evil. God Bless Ron Paul for fighting the good fight.

bret

That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. Paul is the only one trying to bring the republican party back to its true roots, you can’t call that standing with the president (with whom Paul agrees on precisely nothing).

Party politics is ridiculous, and evil. God Bless Ron Paul for fighting the good fight.

J.P.

Mr. Trantow,

Dr. Ron Paul does not support the current administration. If you examine his voting record, he has literally voted against almost everything the Bush administration has ever advocated. In fact, in 20 years in Congress he has never voted for anything unconstitutional, earning him the name “Dr. No” in Congress. Lobbyists avoid him.

Dr. Paul advocates a return to traditional Republican values of non-intervention and small government. He is an old-world Republican who has been left behind by the party’s current direction. Much more importantly, he wants to turn the clock back to 1776 and fundamentally reevaluate where America stands today. On Oct. 15, he introduced a bill in Congress called the “American Freedom Agenda Act,” which would restore in one swift stroke all of the Constitutional freedoms we have lost in the last few decades. If you are interested in reading it, it is only six pages long–nothing secretive. The man is larger than political parties.

I am a career Naval officer who has been politically neutral for my entire life, but this is about voting for America! I now support Ron Paul with my wallet–and my heart.

Please Google Ron Paul, or check out his videos at Youtube.com!

Very respectfully,

J.P.

J.P.

Mr. Trantow,

Dr. Ron Paul does not support the current administration. If you examine his voting record, he has literally voted against almost everything the Bush administration has ever advocated. In fact, in 20 years in Congress he has never voted for anything unconstitutional, earning him the name “Dr. No” in Congress. Lobbyists avoid him.

Dr. Paul advocates a return to traditional Republican values of non-intervention and small government. He is an old-world Republican who has been left behind by the party’s current direction. Much more importantly, he wants to turn the clock back to 1776 and fundamentally reevaluate where America stands today. On Oct. 15, he introduced a bill in Congress called the “American Freedom Agenda Act,” which would restore in one swift stroke all of the Constitutional freedoms we have lost in the last few decades. If you are interested in reading it, it is only six pages long–nothing secretive. The man is larger than political parties.

I am a career Naval officer who has been politically neutral for my entire life, but this is about voting for America! I now support Ron Paul with my wallet–and my heart.

Just because he’s running under the Republican ticket doesn’t mean he’s a Bush supporter. The Republican platform gives his views a chance to be heard, since third party candidates are shunned by the media, unless you’re a billionaire.

Do you journalists do any research anymore, or is it all opinion pieces with no facts? You’re scared of Ron Paul, so you have to attack him. Have you no dignity?

Just because he’s running under the Republican ticket doesn’t mean he’s a Bush supporter. The Republican platform gives his views a chance to be heard, since third party candidates are shunned by the media, unless you’re a billionaire.

Do you journalists do any research anymore, or is it all opinion pieces with no facts? You’re scared of Ron Paul, so you have to attack him. Have you no dignity?

Rand Thinker

“Stand behind this administration’s countless failurers.”

Paul, to say your assertion is inaccurate would be an understatement. You certainly aren’t familiar with the writings in the http://www.ronpaullibrary.com where you would find countless Ron Paul speeches and articles critical of this administrations foreign policy, attacks on our individual rights and liberties, and this administrations disregard for sound monetary policy. Not only is Ron Paul critical of this administration he is also critical of the Republican party it’s self. He has repeatedly said that the party has lost it’s way and is doomed to failure unless it returns to it’s Taft Republican roots of a humble foreign policy, no nation building, small government, and the protection of individual liberties.

Rand Thinker

“Stand behind this administration’s countless failurers.”

Paul, to say your assertion is inaccurate would be an understatement. You certainly aren’t familiar with the writings in the http://www.ronpaullibrary.com where you would find countless Ron Paul speeches and articles critical of this administrations foreign policy, attacks on our individual rights and liberties, and this administrations disregard for sound monetary policy. Not only is Ron Paul critical of this administration he is also critical of the Republican party it’s self. He has repeatedly said that the party has lost it’s way and is doomed to failure unless it returns to it’s Taft Republican roots of a humble foreign policy, no nation building, small government, and the protection of individual liberties.

Jeff Roark

Ron Paul is out there everyday revealing the Republican Party’s shortcomings and how it got off track. He has answers to correct this problem and in my opinion is the only true republican. The rest of them should be running on the Democrat ticket where the belong. While the republican party has been running off the tracks he has stuck to his principles for over 30 years. There was a time when most republicans spoke just like Paul. He is the only one that makes any sense!

Jeff Roark

Ron Paul is out there everyday revealing the Republican Party’s shortcomings and how it got off track. He has answers to correct this problem and in my opinion is the only true republican. The rest of them should be running on the Democrat ticket where the belong. While the republican party has been running off the tracks he has stuck to his principles for over 30 years. There was a time when most republicans spoke just like Paul. He is the only one that makes any sense!

D. Suttles

What are you talking about? He isn’t standing behind the Bush administration. Hes one of the few standing up against it. He’s the last person in Washington who actually obeys his oath to the constitution. He is possibly the greatest congressman this country has EVER had.
Why would he leave the Republican party? He is the only true Republican left. Where would he go? Third party’s can barely get on the ballots, they get no media attention, and have done terrible in every modern election.

D. Suttles

What are you talking about? He isn’t standing behind the Bush administration. Hes one of the few standing up against it. He’s the last person in Washington who actually obeys his oath to the constitution. He is possibly the greatest congressman this country has EVER had.
Why would he leave the Republican party? He is the only true Republican left. Where would he go? Third party’s can barely get on the ballots, they get no media attention, and have done terrible in every modern election.

RS

Would it be better if Ron Paul were to become the only non-lawyer candidate on the Democrat side? The media drives this by refusing to cover third party candidates. There are worse decisions he could make, such as joining the “buy votes with other people’s money” party!

RS

Would it be better if Ron Paul were to become the only non-lawyer candidate on the Democrat side? The media drives this by refusing to cover third party candidates. There are worse decisions he could make, such as joining the “buy votes with other people’s money” party!

Brad

Paul’s continuance with the Republican Party in no way means that he is standing behind president the Bush administration. I think that you may be implying that after winning the nomination he will change his tune to that of another Bush43. Please take a look at his platform over the past 30 years (votes, writings, and speeches) and you will see that Paul is the most consistent man on Capitol Hill — maybe even in the nation as a whole!

Besides, what are the other alternatives to have a pro-freedom platform while retaining public exposure and ballot access? A decade of protectionist ballot legislation by the Rs and Ds have made it virtually impossible to run successfully as an independent or 3rd party!

Brad
Englewood, CO

Brad

Paul’s continuance with the Republican Party in no way means that he is standing behind president the Bush administration. I think that you may be implying that after winning the nomination he will change his tune to that of another Bush43. Please take a look at his platform over the past 30 years (votes, writings, and speeches) and you will see that Paul is the most consistent man on Capitol Hill — maybe even in the nation as a whole!

Besides, what are the other alternatives to have a pro-freedom platform while retaining public exposure and ballot access? A decade of protectionist ballot legislation by the Rs and Ds have made it virtually impossible to run successfully as an independent or 3rd party!

Brad
Englewood, CO

Mike Riedeman

“Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures.” Huh? Ron Paul is the only Republican who has stood up to not only President Bush’s neo-con foreign policy but the continuing adoption of corporate welfare and left wing socialist entrapments that the GOP now stands for. Congressman Paul is the only presidential candidate, Republican or Democrat, who has a twenty year record of following the U.S. Constitution and the only one who speaks of it’s relevance and importance for ensuring a future of freedom, peace, and prosperity.

Mike Riedeman

“Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures.” Huh? Ron Paul is the only Republican who has stood up to not only President Bush’s neo-con foreign policy but the continuing adoption of corporate welfare and left wing socialist entrapments that the GOP now stands for. Congressman Paul is the only presidential candidate, Republican or Democrat, who has a twenty year record of following the U.S. Constitution and the only one who speaks of it’s relevance and importance for ensuring a future of freedom, peace, and prosperity.

James Maynard

No, he has NOT left the Republican Party – the election laws are set up in this country so that only two parties are given a level playing field – the Ds and the Rs. If you want to win, you HAVE to pick one of those two parties or be a billionaire.
But to say that he stands behind the Bush administration is just silly. He, more than Hillary, Obama or Edwards wants our trroops out of Iraq now. He has also just sponsored a bill in Congress that will restore Habeus Corpus, repel the Military Commisions Act, protect journalists who exxpose vagrancies in the Executive branch, AND roll back the Presidential Signing Statements that Bush has used to get around the Congress and our Constitution.
Ron Paul is THE champion of the Constitution and not just another Bush lackey. If elected, he will restore the power of the people which have been taken away by big government colluding with big business and end the power of the military-industrial complex.
Ron Paul – http://www.ronpaul2008.com .

James Maynard

No, he has NOT left the Republican Party – the election laws are set up in this country so that only two parties are given a level playing field – the Ds and the Rs. If you want to win, you HAVE to pick one of those two parties or be a billionaire.
But to say that he stands behind the Bush administration is just silly. He, more than Hillary, Obama or Edwards wants our trroops out of Iraq now. He has also just sponsored a bill in Congress that will restore Habeus Corpus, repel the Military Commisions Act, protect journalists who exxpose vagrancies in the Executive branch, AND roll back the Presidential Signing Statements that Bush has used to get around the Congress and our Constitution.
Ron Paul is THE champion of the Constitution and not just another Bush lackey. If elected, he will restore the power of the people which have been taken away by big government colluding with big business and end the power of the military-industrial complex.
Ron Paul – http://www.ronpaul2008.com .

“He hasn’t left the Republican Party. Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures. His complicity reveals his true motives.”

WTF are you talking about? He is running as a Republican because it is the only way to get into debates and get your vote heard.

You obviously know little about Paul. He wouldn’t even accept an endorsement from Bush if Bush offered it.

Go back under your rock or blog about something else, your misinformed.

Chris S

“He hasn’t left the Republican Party. Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures. His complicity reveals his true motives.”

WTF are you talking about? He is running as a Republican because it is the only way to get into debates and get your vote heard.

You obviously know little about Paul. He wouldn’t even accept an endorsement from Bush if Bush offered it.

Go back under your rock or blog about something else, your misinformed.

David

Excuse me, but how has Ron Paul decided to stand behind the Bush administration??? He voted against needless Republican spending bills in congress, and more importantly, he voted AGAINST the Iraq war from the beginning. When you look at someone like Hillary Clinton who voted for the war, and then along with Obama voted to fund the war every step of the way, I would argue they are the ones who have chosen to stand behind the Bush administration’s countless failures.
By remaining in the Republican party Ron Paul does show his true motive: To bring the party back to the place it rightfully belongs as a small-government minded party and reduce spending and avoid unnecessary, undeclared wars.

David

Excuse me, but how has Ron Paul decided to stand behind the Bush administration??? He voted against needless Republican spending bills in congress, and more importantly, he voted AGAINST the Iraq war from the beginning. When you look at someone like Hillary Clinton who voted for the war, and then along with Obama voted to fund the war every step of the way, I would argue they are the ones who have chosen to stand behind the Bush administration’s countless failures.
By remaining in the Republican party Ron Paul does show his true motive: To bring the party back to the place it rightfully belongs as a small-government minded party and reduce spending and avoid unnecessary, undeclared wars.

Ernest Almazan

Paul, if you were to do some research into Dr. Paul’s congressional voting record, you would see that he has given very little support to the current administration’s program to expand the role of federal government into the lives of Americans. His vocal anti-war stance against the Iraq Invasion places him at great odds with the President and his other Republican rivals, so I’m wondering how you can imply Dr. Paul’s assent. I doubt the Democratic Party has a place for a pro-life, sound money, abolish the IRS candidate.

And if you’re thinking (or hoping) for him to make a third party run, he’d done that back in 1988. He understands how the system is rigged against any party challenging the REPUBLICRATS. I’m betting that he’ll garner more support among people previously self-disenfranchised by the morass of the current status-quo politics once the primary season starts. It won’t be long before Dr. Paul’s message of Hope for America reaches the masses, to finally put an end to the third-party-run rumors.

Ernest Almazan

Paul, if you were to do some research into Dr. Paul’s congressional voting record, you would see that he has given very little support to the current administration’s program to expand the role of federal government into the lives of Americans. His vocal anti-war stance against the Iraq Invasion places him at great odds with the President and his other Republican rivals, so I’m wondering how you can imply Dr. Paul’s assent. I doubt the Democratic Party has a place for a pro-life, sound money, abolish the IRS candidate.

And if you’re thinking (or hoping) for him to make a third party run, he’d done that back in 1988. He understands how the system is rigged against any party challenging the REPUBLICRATS. I’m betting that he’ll garner more support among people previously self-disenfranchised by the morass of the current status-quo politics once the primary season starts. It won’t be long before Dr. Paul’s message of Hope for America reaches the masses, to finally put an end to the third-party-run rumors.

JJ

That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard; the claim of guilt by association is as little applicable to Paul as the claim that Chiang Kai-shek was a Communist because he was a Chinamen. Nonsense. Paul spoke against Bush’s agenda and the excesses of government all throughout Bush’s two terms. Watch for yourself what he had to say about Iraq: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmPS0XmeBw

JJ

That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard; the claim of guilt by association is as little applicable to Paul as the claim that Chiang Kai-shek was a Communist because he was a Chinamen. Nonsense. Paul spoke against Bush’s agenda and the excesses of government all throughout Bush’s two terms. Watch for yourself what he had to say about Iraq: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmPS0XmeBw

Matt Salla

I’ve heard Ron Paul state many times that running as a 3rd party requires too much money just to get on a ballot. Never mind trying to get ideas out there, there isn’t enough exposure or time to be a viable 3rd party.

Ron Paul comes from a generation that many of us don’t remember. Taft, Goldwater, and Reagan are people Dr. Paul emulates from. The neo-conservative wing of the Republican party dominates now, but that is what we are changing.

Vote for an individual and not the party.

Matt Salla

I’ve heard Ron Paul state many times that running as a 3rd party requires too much money just to get on a ballot. Never mind trying to get ideas out there, there isn’t enough exposure or time to be a viable 3rd party.

Ron Paul comes from a generation that many of us don’t remember. Taft, Goldwater, and Reagan are people Dr. Paul emulates from. The neo-conservative wing of the Republican party dominates now, but that is what we are changing.

Vote for an individual and not the party.

Derrick

Mr. Trantow, I assure you that Ron Paul is the polar opposite of the Bush administration both in his actions and character. He has spoken out forcefully and voted against the Iraq war and the erosion of our civil liberties. He has also been very consistent in arguing that Washington is spending us into trillions of dollars worth of debt.

Please, take a few minutes to read Paul’s writings at RonPaulLibrary.org, and to watch a few of the many videos of him available on YouTube.com. I’m positive that, after doing so, you will agree completely that Ron Paul is nothing at all like George Bush.

Derrick

Mr. Trantow, I assure you that Ron Paul is the polar opposite of the Bush administration both in his actions and character. He has spoken out forcefully and voted against the Iraq war and the erosion of our civil liberties. He has also been very consistent in arguing that Washington is spending us into trillions of dollars worth of debt.

Please, take a few minutes to read Paul’s writings at RonPaulLibrary.org, and to watch a few of the many videos of him available on YouTube.com. I’m positive that, after doing so, you will agree completely that Ron Paul is nothing at all like George Bush.

Dan

Why should Ron Paul leave the Republican party? I understand the allure of 3rd parties, but we live in a country based on a 2 party system. If Ron Paul is to make any serious changes to our government, he has to do it from within the parameters of our current system. He attempted a 3rd party run in 1988 and realized the limitations of such a run. He got little notoriety and even fewer votes.
Also, to suggest Ron Paul has been complicit in the Republican Party’s recent failures demonstrates that you have not investigated Ron Paul’s voting record, which suggest he is a man who votes in line with the Constitution. Unfortunately modern Republicans care more about special interests than they do about upholding the constitution. The fact that Ron Paul is in the Republican Party gives constitutional liberals hope that their agenda can be advanced, within the current system.
If these ideas cannot be advanced within the current system, I fear our country will continue down the long road of authoritarianism and fascism.

Dan

Why should Ron Paul leave the Republican party? I understand the allure of 3rd parties, but we live in a country based on a 2 party system. If Ron Paul is to make any serious changes to our government, he has to do it from within the parameters of our current system. He attempted a 3rd party run in 1988 and realized the limitations of such a run. He got little notoriety and even fewer votes.
Also, to suggest Ron Paul has been complicit in the Republican Party’s recent failures demonstrates that you have not investigated Ron Paul’s voting record, which suggest he is a man who votes in line with the Constitution. Unfortunately modern Republicans care more about special interests than they do about upholding the constitution. The fact that Ron Paul is in the Republican Party gives constitutional liberals hope that their agenda can be advanced, within the current system.
If these ideas cannot be advanced within the current system, I fear our country will continue down the long road of authoritarianism and fascism.

Trent

Ron Paul is demanding that the liberals (NEO-Cons) leave his party. Why would he leave Reagan’s Republican party and abandon it to the likes of left wing Rudy lovers at Fox News.

Ron Paul is not standing behind the Republican party. Have you even been listening to him? He has been one of the most consistent critics of this administration’s foreign and domestic policies for the last 7 years.

He was opposed to the Iraq war in 2002. In the words of the Geico caveman, “Maybe next time you could do a little research.”

Kevin Houston

“Stand Behind”?? What?

Ron Paul is not standing behind the Republican party. Have you even been listening to him? He has been one of the most consistent critics of this administration’s foreign and domestic policies for the last 7 years.

He was opposed to the Iraq war in 2002. In the words of the Geico caveman, “Maybe next time you could do a little research.”

Ron Paul does not stand behind the Bush asministration’s failures, and has been one of the strongest critics. Go to Youtube and watch the many videos of Ron Paul for clarity on this, and other issues.

If he left the party, where would he go? He stands the best chance of effecting change in our government from within one of the parties that has a lock on our government, not from the outside. From outside of the two major parties, he’d have little chance of being noticed, and no chance of a successful Presidential campaign.

Ron Paul does not stand behind the Bush asministration’s failures, and has been one of the strongest critics. Go to Youtube and watch the many videos of Ron Paul for clarity on this, and other issues.

If he left the party, where would he go? He stands the best chance of effecting change in our government from within one of the parties that has a lock on our government, not from the outside. From outside of the two major parties, he’d have little chance of being noticed, and no chance of a successful Presidential campaign.

micah

Ron Paul is completely opposed to almost everything Bush has done. He is in the Republican party because the republican party was traditionally libertarian…now of course it’s just neo cons.

micah

Ron Paul is completely opposed to almost everything Bush has done. He is in the Republican party because the republican party was traditionally libertarian…now of course it’s just neo cons.

Darel99

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your post. I think you bring up some very good points but I write to point out a very important fact.

You said: “Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administrations countless failures. His complicity reveals his true motives.”

The truth of the matter is that Ron Paul has not supported the Bush administrations countless failures. In fact he has offered legislation to repeal many of Bush’s disrespect for the constitution. In an interview on NBC news last evening he made it very clear he does not support the administrations positions.

I think it should be also pointed out that Paul is actually reforming the Republican party right before our eyes and many support his minimalists approach to our nations woes.

Ron is really the only true consertiave of the candidates running for office. It’s been said that Rudy and Mitt should have ran as a Democrat based upon their history and I would agree.

Darel99

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your post. I think you bring up some very good points but I write to point out a very important fact.

You said: “Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administrations countless failures. His complicity reveals his true motives.”

The truth of the matter is that Ron Paul has not supported the Bush administrations countless failures. In fact he has offered legislation to repeal many of Bush’s disrespect for the constitution. In an interview on NBC news last evening he made it very clear he does not support the administrations positions.

I think it should be also pointed out that Paul is actually reforming the Republican party right before our eyes and many support his minimalists approach to our nations woes.

Ron is really the only true consertiave of the candidates running for office. It’s been said that Rudy and Mitt should have ran as a Democrat based upon their history and I would agree.

Scott Frost

Ron Paul’s decision to work within the Republican party is one of practicality and strategy. It in no way makes him complicit with policies of the Bush administration, any more than remaining a member of Congress makes him complicit in their decisions which he disagrees with.

Congressman Paul knows from experience that the system is rigged against minor party and independent candidates.

Mr. Trantow suggests that Paul’s remaining within the GOP “reveals his true motives,” but he does not spell out what those motives allegedly are, nor does he makes any defense of this allegation. This is merely guilt by association.

The fact is, Ron Paul’s greatest obstacles are coming from within the GOP itself. He is not the establishment’s choice. They would prefer any of the others to Ron Paul. That alone makes him a good choice.

Ron Paul’s decision to work within the Republican party is one of practicality and strategy. It in no way makes him complicit with policies of the Bush administration, any more than remaining a member of Congress makes him complicit in their decisions which he disagrees with.

Congressman Paul knows from experience that the system is rigged against minor party and independent candidates.

Mr. Trantow suggests that Paul’s remaining within the GOP “reveals his true motives,” but he does not spell out what those motives allegedly are, nor does he makes any defense of this allegation. This is merely guilt by association.

The fact is, Ron Paul’s greatest obstacles are coming from within the GOP itself. He is not the establishment’s choice. They would prefer any of the others to Ron Paul. That alone makes him a good choice.

It is hard to think of what actions of the administration Ron Paul is complicit in. Voting no against many Bush sponsored legislation packages is part of his trademark. The other Republicans in the debates hate him because he is totally unlike them. Patriot Act; No War in Iraq; No. Almost every other piece of legislation; No. What is it that you think Ron Paul is doing to support the current administration? All of Bush key legislation (that even many Democrats, including most of the presidential candidates have supported) have been voted against by Ron Paul. Your letter makes no sense whatsoever in its attack on Dr. Paul. Just because he is a Republican does not mean he is wrong, check his voting record before you write another letter like that.

Paul Klavins

He only is in the Republican Party because he understands one of the major flaws of the US political system. As it is right now most people have the view that voting for a third party candidate would be a vote for a whack job or would be a futile vote. He also understands how hard it is to just to get on the ballot as an independent or under the libertarian party banner. Also in my opinion it’s the Neo-Cons, not Dr. Ron Paul, that need to leave the party, because the true republican is someone who wants to shrink the leviathan and not have the government run everyone’s life or force their views onto everyone else. So look up Ron Paul and make your own decision about him, don’t let his party affiliation change the way you vote. The party should represent the will of the people not the other way around. Thanks for your time.

Tim Jones

It is hard to think of what actions of the administration Ron Paul is complicit in. Voting no against many Bush sponsored legislation packages is part of his trademark. The other Republicans in the debates hate him because he is totally unlike them. Patriot Act; No War in Iraq; No. Almost every other piece of legislation; No. What is it that you think Ron Paul is doing to support the current administration? All of Bush key legislation (that even many Democrats, including most of the presidential candidates have supported) have been voted against by Ron Paul. Your letter makes no sense whatsoever in its attack on Dr. Paul. Just because he is a Republican does not mean he is wrong, check his voting record before you write another letter like that.

Paul Klavins

He only is in the Republican Party because he understands one of the major flaws of the US political system. As it is right now most people have the view that voting for a third party candidate would be a vote for a whack job or would be a futile vote. He also understands how hard it is to just to get on the ballot as an independent or under the libertarian party banner. Also in my opinion it’s the Neo-Cons, not Dr. Ron Paul, that need to leave the party, because the true republican is someone who wants to shrink the leviathan and not have the government run everyone’s life or force their views onto everyone else. So look up Ron Paul and make your own decision about him, don’t let his party affiliation change the way you vote. The party should represent the will of the people not the other way around. Thanks for your time.

Jason

Paul T: just because someone like Ron Paul is a conservative.. but wait – do you know what that even used to mean? Small government, sound money, fiscal conservatives, against foreign intervention abroad.. this USED to be what a conservative meant. Just because Bush ruined the GOP doesn’t mean we all become big-government – high-tax Democrats!! You need to get your head checked. Think: Thomas Jefferson. THAT’S a conservative in every since of the word. You watch too much FOX News …

Jason

Paul T: just because someone like Ron Paul is a conservative.. but wait – do you know what that even used to mean? Small government, sound money, fiscal conservatives, against foreign intervention abroad.. this USED to be what a conservative meant. Just because Bush ruined the GOP doesn’t mean we all become big-government – high-tax Democrats!! You need to get your head checked. Think: Thomas Jefferson. THAT’S a conservative in every since of the word. You watch too much FOX News …

Jason

sense of the word (grammar error)

Jason

sense of the word (grammar error)

Jeanette Doney

I don’t believe by remaining in the GOP Ron Paul is standing behind the administrations failures, because the Democerats are the biggest collective of elected representivies not only standing for the GOP Failures but actually abetting them. Fior Ron paul to drop out of the GOP now, would only mena one thing, Ron Paul would NOT be heard during debates. What good is that? There are NO Independents debating at this time, so now would NOT be the right time to leave the GOP, after all, according to Ron Paul, the GOP left the GOP a long long time ago, and THAT is the problem with not just the GOP, but the balance of power in the USA.

Jeanette Doney

I don’t believe by remaining in the GOP Ron Paul is standing behind the administrations failures, because the Democerats are the biggest collective of elected representivies not only standing for the GOP Failures but actually abetting them. Fior Ron paul to drop out of the GOP now, would only mena one thing, Ron Paul would NOT be heard during debates. What good is that? There are NO Independents debating at this time, so now would NOT be the right time to leave the GOP, after all, according to Ron Paul, the GOP left the GOP a long long time ago, and THAT is the problem with not just the GOP, but the balance of power in the USA.

LordMonki

Just a few moments research into what the good doctor has sponsored while in the house, and what he has voted for, totally rendered Mr. Trantow’s comments empty of any substance.

LordMonki

Just a few moments research into what the good doctor has sponsored while in the house, and what he has voted for, totally rendered Mr. Trantow’s comments empty of any substance.

Bryan

This is a rediculous statement, just because you are in the Republican party doesn’t mean that you stand behind the president. Dr. Paul has consisitantly questioned the administrations policies.

What would be the point of a primary if all of the people in the party were supposed to be an autonomous machine. You wouldn’t have written about him if he was running as a Libertarian. I am not exaggerating when I say that this is by far the most stupid thing I have read about Ron Paul since I started following his campaign, and I have read foxnews.com.

Bradly

Ron has even said he wouldn’t take Bush’s endorsement if he offered it.

Bryan

This is a rediculous statement, just because you are in the Republican party doesn’t mean that you stand behind the president. Dr. Paul has consisitantly questioned the administrations policies.

What would be the point of a primary if all of the people in the party were supposed to be an autonomous machine. You wouldn’t have written about him if he was running as a Libertarian. I am not exaggerating when I say that this is by far the most stupid thing I have read about Ron Paul since I started following his campaign, and I have read foxnews.com.

Bradly

Ron has even said he wouldn’t take Bush’s endorsement if he offered it.

WgloTruth

This is a ridiculous insinuation. To say that Ron Paul “stands behind this administration’s failures” shows how little you know about Dr. Paul. The reason he is running as a Republican is because he’s been in congress for twenty years as a conservative REPUBLICAN! As a matter of fact, during that time, he was one of the only republicans with the guts to speak out against the attrocities of the Bush administration, including the illegality of the Iraq war and the unconstitutional patriot act. And he wasn’t doing this years later…He was our lone voice of reason while all this was happening. NO ONE listened to him and now, people bad mouth him for being a republican without seeing that he’s actually THE ONLY HOPE FOR AMERICA! WAKE UP!!!!!

WgloTruth

This is a ridiculous insinuation. To say that Ron Paul “stands behind this administration’s failures” shows how little you know about Dr. Paul. The reason he is running as a Republican is because he’s been in congress for twenty years as a conservative REPUBLICAN! As a matter of fact, during that time, he was one of the only republicans with the guts to speak out against the attrocities of the Bush administration, including the illegality of the Iraq war and the unconstitutional patriot act. And he wasn’t doing this years later…He was our lone voice of reason while all this was happening. NO ONE listened to him and now, people bad mouth him for being a republican without seeing that he’s actually THE ONLY HOPE FOR AMERICA! WAKE UP!!!!!

Paul Lake

Its the neocons who should leave the GOP, they only say they are small goverment social conservatives. Their actions say otherwise.
Paul Lake

Matt

Paul Trantow very succinctly, albeit unknowingly, demonstrates what is wrong with the voting public. Paul, if you did any research at all (even a cursory review) of the candidates involved in the race, you would know that Paul has disagreed with the Bush administration on everything from foreign policy to the economy, and border protection. He has also explained very clearly why he is running as a Republican: his tenants – less government, less taxes, promote the free market economy, non-invention not isolationism, are the same as those of “old right,” which essentially believes the constitution and Thomas Jefferson were right. If he left the Republican party, his voice would not be heard (he does not have billions like Perot, he is funded by ordinary American citizens.) And it would be a sad day in American politics if his message, with which the founders implicitly agree with him on, were silenced once and for all. Perhaps you meant he should join the D club. Considering Paul is wholeheartedly against a welfare state, I can’t see how that would be a good fit either. The facts are actually quite clear Trantow: We can’t afford the war and we certainly can’t afford the welfare state that democrats drool about in their sleep. Don’t believe me? You don’t have to. Believe David Walker, Controller of the GAO:http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/28/business/main2135398.shtml

Paul Lake

Its the neocons who should leave the GOP, they only say they are small goverment social conservatives. Their actions say otherwise.
Paul Lake

Matt

Paul Trantow very succinctly, albeit unknowingly, demonstrates what is wrong with the voting public. Paul, if you did any research at all (even a cursory review) of the candidates involved in the race, you would know that Paul has disagreed with the Bush administration on everything from foreign policy to the economy, and border protection. He has also explained very clearly why he is running as a Republican: his tenants – less government, less taxes, promote the free market economy, non-invention not isolationism, are the same as those of “old right,” which essentially believes the constitution and Thomas Jefferson were right. If he left the Republican party, his voice would not be heard (he does not have billions like Perot, he is funded by ordinary American citizens.) And it would be a sad day in American politics if his message, with which the founders implicitly agree with him on, were silenced once and for all. Perhaps you meant he should join the D club. Considering Paul is wholeheartedly against a welfare state, I can’t see how that would be a good fit either. The facts are actually quite clear Trantow: We can’t afford the war and we certainly can’t afford the welfare state that democrats drool about in their sleep. Don’t believe me? You don’t have to. Believe David Walker, Controller of the GAO:http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/28/business/main2135398.shtml

damon

His track record reveals his true motives. Check it out. Nothing about the man supports this administration. In fact, he represents a rebuke of this administration more squarely than even any of Democrat front runners. By comparison, Hillary is George Bush the Third.

damon

His track record reveals his true motives. Check it out. Nothing about the man supports this administration. In fact, he represents a rebuke of this administration more squarely than even any of Democrat front runners. By comparison, Hillary is George Bush the Third.

Paul Lake

And he stands opposed to the adminstration’s failures unlike the Dems. Why should he let the neocons push him out.

Paul Lake

And he stands opposed to the adminstration’s failures unlike the Dems. Why should he let the neocons push him out.

Jon

Dr. Paul is the only major candidate on either side that has vowed to get our troops our of Iraq. And all other countries for that matter. Ron is a TRUE republican, not to be confused with the current crop of RINO’s, that want more war, more free trade, (loss of jobs), and ultimately a North American Union. Vicente Fox said on Larry King that he and Bush had agreed on a common currency. And look at what happened to the dollar yesterday. We are in serious trouble with all the money we owe to China. We can’t continue to tax and borrow to support this ChenyBush Empire. Dr. Ron is the only choice against these bought and paid for shills. Complicity is Hillary refusing to get our troops out, and voting ot attack Iran with Nuclear weapons. Hillary= Ghouliani. They are the same.

Jon

Dr. Paul is the only major candidate on either side that has vowed to get our troops our of Iraq. And all other countries for that matter. Ron is a TRUE republican, not to be confused with the current crop of RINO’s, that want more war, more free trade, (loss of jobs), and ultimately a North American Union. Vicente Fox said on Larry King that he and Bush had agreed on a common currency. And look at what happened to the dollar yesterday. We are in serious trouble with all the money we owe to China. We can’t continue to tax and borrow to support this ChenyBush Empire. Dr. Ron is the only choice against these bought and paid for shills. Complicity is Hillary refusing to get our troops out, and voting ot attack Iran with Nuclear weapons. Hillary= Ghouliani. They are the same.

David Kachel

You are seriously in error and need to look into Ron Paul a little further. He does not stand behind ANY of the current administration’s policies.
Got to ronpaul2008.com. Also search for “Ron Paul” on youtube.com.
Ron Paul is a Republican. Those in the white house have hijacked the Republican party and are NOT real Republicans.

badunit

Considering various techniques of the media and individuals to keep an honest discussion from occuring I think that Ron Paul running as a republican is not a problem. Besides the fact that he has been a republican for 20 years or so, there’s almost no way a third party canidate will ever get elected in this country. It would be nice to think that your ideas would be considered without the right lable but that is not the case. It is Ron Pauls message that is important. Evaluate the canditate. Maybe we should just give him crap for being a politition.

David Kachel

You are seriously in error and need to look into Ron Paul a little further. He does not stand behind ANY of the current administration’s policies.
Got to ronpaul2008.com. Also search for “Ron Paul” on youtube.com.
Ron Paul is a Republican. Those in the white house have hijacked the Republican party and are NOT real Republicans.

badunit

Considering various techniques of the media and individuals to keep an honest discussion from occuring I think that Ron Paul running as a republican is not a problem. Besides the fact that he has been a republican for 20 years or so, there’s almost no way a third party canidate will ever get elected in this country. It would be nice to think that your ideas would be considered without the right lable but that is not the case. It is Ron Pauls message that is important. Evaluate the canditate. Maybe we should just give him crap for being a politition.

Holy Reality

Ron Paul is not perfect, He is our only hope. Every other candidate Republican or Democrat, has demonstrated their disdain for our constitution. Only Ron Paul has voted exclusively for legislation that upholds our founding document.

Ron Paul is running for the Republican party presidential nomination. He represents the people, not special interests, not war hardware manufacturers, the slide toward corporatism and militarism is supported by every other candidate, and you trifle with his party affiliation?

Holy Reality

Ron Paul is not perfect, He is our only hope. Every other candidate Republican or Democrat, has demonstrated their disdain for our constitution. Only Ron Paul has voted exclusively for legislation that upholds our founding document.

Ron Paul is running for the Republican party presidential nomination. He represents the people, not special interests, not war hardware manufacturers, the slide toward corporatism and militarism is supported by every other candidate, and you trifle with his party affiliation?

Jason

lol, come on…

You act like the other party has done something to counter Bush. The Democrats were elected to stop the madness and end the war, instead they approve domestic spying, suspension of habius corpus, and fail to cut of war funding. Ron Paul has been standing alone since 1996 unlike the rest of the failure in Washington and the abysmal crop of GOP Presidential candidates.

Jason

lol, come on…

You act like the other party has done something to counter Bush. The Democrats were elected to stop the madness and end the war, instead they approve domestic spying, suspension of habius corpus, and fail to cut of war funding. Ron Paul has been standing alone since 1996 unlike the rest of the failure in Washington and the abysmal crop of GOP Presidential candidates.

Brad

By staying in the Republican Party, Ron Paul demonstrates that the GOP is about much more than one failed administration. Dr. Paul is attempting to create change from within and return the party to its roots of fiscal conservatism and limited government. I applaud Dr. Paul for having the courage to stand up to President Bush and his failed policies and insist that the Republican Party can – and must – do better.

Brad

By staying in the Republican Party, Ron Paul demonstrates that the GOP is about much more than one failed administration. Dr. Paul is attempting to create change from within and return the party to its roots of fiscal conservatism and limited government. I applaud Dr. Paul for having the courage to stand up to President Bush and his failed policies and insist that the Republican Party can – and must – do better.

Ron Paul does anything but stand behind this administration. He is one of the most outspoken critics of the administration.

Was your post intentionally misleading, it must be because it is just so far from true.

Robert Eschauzier

I’m afraid that you got it all backwards, Paul.

Dr. Ron Paul is the – one and only – remaining Republican who stands by his party’s founding principles. It is Dubya and his neocons who have highjacked the GOP and should therefore leave the party.

By running on the Republican ticket, Ron Paul is only taking the party back from them and restoring it to its Jeffersonian roots.

Robert Eschauzier

I’m afraid that you got it all backwards, Paul.

Dr. Ron Paul is the – one and only – remaining Republican who stands by his party’s founding principles. It is Dubya and his neocons who have highjacked the GOP and should therefore leave the party.

By running on the Republican ticket, Ron Paul is only taking the party back from them and restoring it to its Jeffersonian roots.

Julius O

Ms. Hilliard’s accusation of Dr. Paul’s complicity in the GOP is absurd and without merit.

Because when’s the last time a third-party candidate for President actually won the general election? In this day and age, Republicans are no different than the Democrats, making labels irrelevant. That is why it’s important to examine the record, and Dr. Paul’s record stands tall on its own. It’s the record that counts.

Dr. Paul is running as a Republican because he supports the Taft wing of the Republican party and wants to see the party transformed in that light. Unfortunately, it’s more difficult for third-party candidates to obtain media exposure and to get ballot access. Even though he’s running as a Republican, just look at Dr. Paul now, he just recently started getting increased exposure by the media. Imagine how much more resistance and barriers to entry there would be for him if he was running independently.

Dr. Paul is a conviction politician who says and believes what he says and works only to maximize our individual liberty and to strictly limit the powers of the federal government.

Have you not heard him speak? Have you not looked at his voting record? Have yo not looked at the bills he submits before congress?

Julius O

Ms. Hilliard’s accusation of Dr. Paul’s complicity in the GOP is absurd and without merit.

Because when’s the last time a third-party candidate for President actually won the general election? In this day and age, Republicans are no different than the Democrats, making labels irrelevant. That is why it’s important to examine the record, and Dr. Paul’s record stands tall on its own. It’s the record that counts.

Dr. Paul is running as a Republican because he supports the Taft wing of the Republican party and wants to see the party transformed in that light. Unfortunately, it’s more difficult for third-party candidates to obtain media exposure and to get ballot access. Even though he’s running as a Republican, just look at Dr. Paul now, he just recently started getting increased exposure by the media. Imagine how much more resistance and barriers to entry there would be for him if he was running independently.

Dr. Paul is a conviction politician who says and believes what he says and works only to maximize our individual liberty and to strictly limit the powers of the federal government.

Have you not heard him speak? Have you not looked at his voting record? Have yo not looked at the bills he submits before congress?

Roderic

His true motives are to return the Republican party to its true roots of limited government and non foriegn intervention.

Roderic

His true motives are to return the Republican party to its true roots of limited government and non foriegn intervention.

James Snyder

Ron Paul has a voting history to back up the things he says. He voted against the Iraq war, against funding the war, against the Patriot Act, etc. You say he stands behind the administration because he hasn’t left the Republican Party. Are you a Democrat? The Democrats voted FOR the war, FOR war funding, FOR the Patriot Act. So, if YOU haven’t left the Democratic Party, does that mean that YOU stand behind the Bush administration?

Ron Paul says that the two major parties have monopolized political power in America, and they make it very difficult for “3rd” party candidates (and he is correct). That’s one of the reasons he’s still a Republican. The other reason is that he wants to reform the Republican Party (from within).

Saying that Ron Paul stands behind the Bush administration is like saying that George Washington fought for the British.

James Snyder

Ron Paul has a voting history to back up the things he says. He voted against the Iraq war, against funding the war, against the Patriot Act, etc. You say he stands behind the administration because he hasn’t left the Republican Party. Are you a Democrat? The Democrats voted FOR the war, FOR war funding, FOR the Patriot Act. So, if YOU haven’t left the Democratic Party, does that mean that YOU stand behind the Bush administration?

Ron Paul says that the two major parties have monopolized political power in America, and they make it very difficult for “3rd” party candidates (and he is correct). That’s one of the reasons he’s still a Republican. The other reason is that he wants to reform the Republican Party (from within).

Saying that Ron Paul stands behind the Bush administration is like saying that George Washington fought for the British.

Dr. Paul voted against going to war in Iraq and campaigned vehemently against it on the House floor.

What are his true motives?

For 20 years in congress Dr. Paul’s voting record has been consistent and pure. If a bill does not follow the Constituion it is voted no on.

Lobbyists do not go near Congressman Paul’s office, because they know he can not be bought. He has accepted NO special interest money to help his campaign.

He is a republican, old school, limited government, controlled spending, and lower taxes. He has never voted for an unbalanced budget and returns a portion of his annual congressional budget to the treasury each year.

Reinstate the Constitution! Vote for Ron Paul

John Dennis

Ron Paul is the only politician to slam the administration’s attacks on Iraq, habeas corpus, personal privacy, debasement of our money and the constitution in general. Show me another politican, Democrats included, who’s defended your liberties as much as he has. Complicity with this administration?

Dr. Paul voted against going to war in Iraq and campaigned vehemently against it on the House floor.

What are his true motives?

For 20 years in congress Dr. Paul’s voting record has been consistent and pure. If a bill does not follow the Constituion it is voted no on.

Lobbyists do not go near Congressman Paul’s office, because they know he can not be bought. He has accepted NO special interest money to help his campaign.

He is a republican, old school, limited government, controlled spending, and lower taxes. He has never voted for an unbalanced budget and returns a portion of his annual congressional budget to the treasury each year.

Reinstate the Constitution! Vote for Ron Paul

John Dennis

Ron Paul is the only politician to slam the administration’s attacks on Iraq, habeas corpus, personal privacy, debasement of our money and the constitution in general. Show me another politican, Democrats included, who’s defended your liberties as much as he has. Complicity with this administration?

Scott

“His complicity reveals his true motives.”

Are you kidding? This guy has a 20 year record that proves otherwise. The unfortunate fact is… you simply cannot run a presidential campaign in this country unless you are a part of one of the two major parties. Ron Paul’s views are far more traditional conservative than they are liberal… so his only choice to be heard is the Republican party. This is the simple truth of the matter.

Try looking at it from a different perspective… This administration is neo-conservative. The source of the problem is neo-conservativism. They have hijacked the Republican party. The party itself has never been the problem. Ron Paul, if successful, could return the party to its more honorable, traditional conservative roots.

Honestly… what do you think he should do? Run as a libertarian and lose? That seems the only alternative.

Scott

“His complicity reveals his true motives.”

Are you kidding? This guy has a 20 year record that proves otherwise. The unfortunate fact is… you simply cannot run a presidential campaign in this country unless you are a part of one of the two major parties. Ron Paul’s views are far more traditional conservative than they are liberal… so his only choice to be heard is the Republican party. This is the simple truth of the matter.

Try looking at it from a different perspective… This administration is neo-conservative. The source of the problem is neo-conservativism. They have hijacked the Republican party. The party itself has never been the problem. Ron Paul, if successful, could return the party to its more honorable, traditional conservative roots.

Honestly… what do you think he should do? Run as a libertarian and lose? That seems the only alternative.

danile

Yes, his true motive to be the democratically elected president, and change the United States. He didn’t vote for George H. W. or George W. He is not your “average” republican by any stretch.

danile

Yes, his true motive to be the democratically elected president, and change the United States. He didn’t vote for George H. W. or George W. He is not your “average” republican by any stretch.

jerm

Republican agenda: small gov’t and all, is not a bad thing. Do not hold the party responsible for the actions of the individual members who try to skew political meaning to support their ideollogy (?). Most current republicans have abandoned the parties traditional views in favor of moral regulaton and so forth. Changing party docrine to fit personal beleifes is wrong. So you think the democratic line of thinking: essentially turn the gov’t into a ‘nanny state’ who controls everything…no, no, no. Democrats are too close to Socialists nowadays. Did I say Socialist? YES. I DID. Look at Hil’s heathcare program and tell me that doesn’t reek of a socialist policy. No thank you. To the parents with kids schip woulod help…I say this: Consider your actions before hopping into bed and making a kid. I, who have no kids, should not be responsible to pay for their health care.

jerm

Republican agenda: small gov’t and all, is not a bad thing. Do not hold the party responsible for the actions of the individual members who try to skew political meaning to support their ideollogy (?). Most current republicans have abandoned the parties traditional views in favor of moral regulaton and so forth. Changing party docrine to fit personal beleifes is wrong. So you think the democratic line of thinking: essentially turn the gov’t into a ‘nanny state’ who controls everything…no, no, no. Democrats are too close to Socialists nowadays. Did I say Socialist? YES. I DID. Look at Hil’s heathcare program and tell me that doesn’t reek of a socialist policy. No thank you. To the parents with kids schip woulod help…I say this: Consider your actions before hopping into bed and making a kid. I, who have no kids, should not be responsible to pay for their health care.

Nicholas

This ‘opinion’ is pure lunacy. There is no way to get elected outside of the two party system unless you have the billions of dollars needed to get on the ballot in every state and force your way into the general debates.

It’s incredible to me how now even liberals are attacking Ron Paul even though he is irrelevant to their campaign. This knee-jerk counter-revolutionary spin from both democrats and republicans, trying to prove the Ron Paul faithful wrong while never bringing up valid points that the campaign for freedom and a sane foreign policy cant smash, is getting out of hand.

Nicholas

This ‘opinion’ is pure lunacy. There is no way to get elected outside of the two party system unless you have the billions of dollars needed to get on the ballot in every state and force your way into the general debates.

It’s incredible to me how now even liberals are attacking Ron Paul even though he is irrelevant to their campaign. This knee-jerk counter-revolutionary spin from both democrats and republicans, trying to prove the Ron Paul faithful wrong while never bringing up valid points that the campaign for freedom and a sane foreign policy cant smash, is getting out of hand.

Jeremy Young

I don’t think you’re quite catching on. You have to ask yourself which party meets the given goals of the people that back Ron Paul.

1) Become President of the United States
2) Fight for return of federal government to constitutional bounds.

History tells us that you cannot accomplish the first goal by running as anything but one of the main two parties. Do you feel that the Democratic party would welcome him better than the Republicans? How about the fact that he’s spent 20 years in congress as a Republican?

Running as a Libertarian, or on the Constitution Party ticket would doom him to failure because the vast majority of the people in this country have been led to believe that you must vote for a Donkey or an Elephant. In fact, Ron Paul on a third party ticket in this election basically guarantees the Ross Perot effect, where a Clinton becomes president with significantly less than the majority vote.

People have been sold on this false war between D and R, and they don’t look at how similar they both are in taking away freedoms and spending our money. They’re both set on a course to grab as much federal power as is possible.

Ron Paul is a vote to change the course, and to give back freedom and liberty to the citizens of the United States.

Jeremy Young

I don’t think you’re quite catching on. You have to ask yourself which party meets the given goals of the people that back Ron Paul.

1) Become President of the United States
2) Fight for return of federal government to constitutional bounds.

History tells us that you cannot accomplish the first goal by running as anything but one of the main two parties. Do you feel that the Democratic party would welcome him better than the Republicans? How about the fact that he’s spent 20 years in congress as a Republican?

Running as a Libertarian, or on the Constitution Party ticket would doom him to failure because the vast majority of the people in this country have been led to believe that you must vote for a Donkey or an Elephant. In fact, Ron Paul on a third party ticket in this election basically guarantees the Ross Perot effect, where a Clinton becomes president with significantly less than the majority vote.

People have been sold on this false war between D and R, and they don’t look at how similar they both are in taking away freedoms and spending our money. They’re both set on a course to grab as much federal power as is possible.

Ron Paul is a vote to change the course, and to give back freedom and liberty to the citizens of the United States.

Jeff

Ron Paul has been more critical of the current administration than any other candidate I’ve followed. There’s no reason to leave his party, and a platform that’s got him elected for decades, because Bush has turned Republicanism into a dirty word.

Paul wants to return to a constitutional conservatism (true conservatism, I call it). Where else should the most conservative member of Congress turn to in running for president than the party that is conservative? I find it sad that my party has come to the day that when someone preaches fiscal government, no needless wars and less control over our lives, he’s seen as a revolutionary and as someone who should quietly be tucked away in third party status, where we don’t have to hear his views. Paul is a true Republican. That is why those like me, who’ve become so disillusioned, are feeling such excitement again.

Cory Streeter

The reason he hasn’t left the republican party is that he wouldn’t be able to get into the debates and get ANY TV coverage at all!! SO WAKE UP!!!

Jeff

Ron Paul has been more critical of the current administration than any other candidate I’ve followed. There’s no reason to leave his party, and a platform that’s got him elected for decades, because Bush has turned Republicanism into a dirty word.

Paul wants to return to a constitutional conservatism (true conservatism, I call it). Where else should the most conservative member of Congress turn to in running for president than the party that is conservative? I find it sad that my party has come to the day that when someone preaches fiscal government, no needless wars and less control over our lives, he’s seen as a revolutionary and as someone who should quietly be tucked away in third party status, where we don’t have to hear his views. Paul is a true Republican. That is why those like me, who’ve become so disillusioned, are feeling such excitement again.

Cory Streeter

The reason he hasn’t left the republican party is that he wouldn’t be able to get into the debates and get ANY TV coverage at all!! SO WAKE UP!!!

Michael Delavar

Regarding whether Ron Paul should have left the Republican party, let’s be serious for a moment. We all know that currently the only way to be elected President is to be part of one of the two major parties. Second, since Ron Paul has always been in the Republican party as a congressman, it makes sense to stay in the GOP. There was a time when being Republican meant that you stood for less government, less taxes, the dismantling of the Department of Education, etc. Ron Paul still stands for these things.
However, the five hundred pound gorilla in the room is the oath of office that ALL congressmen take to uphold the Constitution. Ron Paul is the only congressman to distinguish himself for upholding that oath of office. That should be the standard by which we judge candidates of any party.
Ron Paul is a breath of fresh air. Let’s listen to what he has to say for a change.

Michael Delavar

Regarding whether Ron Paul should have left the Republican party, let’s be serious for a moment. We all know that currently the only way to be elected President is to be part of one of the two major parties. Second, since Ron Paul has always been in the Republican party as a congressman, it makes sense to stay in the GOP. There was a time when being Republican meant that you stood for less government, less taxes, the dismantling of the Department of Education, etc. Ron Paul still stands for these things.
However, the five hundred pound gorilla in the room is the oath of office that ALL congressmen take to uphold the Constitution. Ron Paul is the only congressman to distinguish himself for upholding that oath of office. That should be the standard by which we judge candidates of any party.
Ron Paul is a breath of fresh air. Let’s listen to what he has to say for a change.

Colleen Ryor

To Mr. Trantow:

Ron Paul is running against George Bush’s abuses and is calling for a restoration of the party’s principles. He is the only Republican running who adheres to the party’s basic principles of limited government and economic freedom. He is also strongly pro-life. Ron Paul is the only real conservative running in the race. He does not condone what Bush does and has called his foreign policy “disastrous.” That hardly qualifies as “stand[ing] behind this administration’s countless failures.”

Colleen Ryor

To Mr. Trantow:

Ron Paul is running against George Bush’s abuses and is calling for a restoration of the party’s principles. He is the only Republican running who adheres to the party’s basic principles of limited government and economic freedom. He is also strongly pro-life. Ron Paul is the only real conservative running in the race. He does not condone what Bush does and has called his foreign policy “disastrous.” That hardly qualifies as “stand[ing] behind this administration’s countless failures.”

Dave

He has stated several times that he is what Republicans use to be. The party has lost it’s way. The views that once were republican have been bumped to “Libertarian” as to alienate the concepts….in my opinion.
I’m a democrat that will be voting for Ron Paul.

Garrett Gebhardt

You don’t leave your political party just because some neoconservative nutcases have hijacked it for the time being. As someone with principled integrity such as Ron Paul, you fight for what you believe in, and indeed Dr. Paul believes that the Republican Party has lost its way under Bush moreso than ever. It is his intent to restore the GOP to its small-government libertarian, Taft/Goldwater ideals. Where should Paul leave the party to go? The Democratic Party doesn’t believe in his philosophy. A third-party run would, contrary to your belief, reduce his credibility and handicap his chances of really making a change. It is one thing to fight to save a formerly great institution and another entirely to attempt to destroy it. The good doctor from Texas has a prescription for restoring the Republic. Support him for his ideas, not his affiliation.

Dave

He has stated several times that he is what Republicans use to be. The party has lost it’s way. The views that once were republican have been bumped to “Libertarian” as to alienate the concepts….in my opinion.
I’m a democrat that will be voting for Ron Paul.

Garrett Gebhardt

You don’t leave your political party just because some neoconservative nutcases have hijacked it for the time being. As someone with principled integrity such as Ron Paul, you fight for what you believe in, and indeed Dr. Paul believes that the Republican Party has lost its way under Bush moreso than ever. It is his intent to restore the GOP to its small-government libertarian, Taft/Goldwater ideals. Where should Paul leave the party to go? The Democratic Party doesn’t believe in his philosophy. A third-party run would, contrary to your belief, reduce his credibility and handicap his chances of really making a change. It is one thing to fight to save a formerly great institution and another entirely to attempt to destroy it. The good doctor from Texas has a prescription for restoring the Republic. Support him for his ideas, not his affiliation.

aldi

Ron Paul represent a Barry Goldwater Republican who is for smaller gov’t, personal liberties, and less gov’t intervention. This is the core of Republican party, a true conservative. The current administration does not represent true republican values, the party has been hijacked by neocons, who are pro war and big government. Ron Paul wants to bring his party back and he will do it in 2008 when he took the oath to uphold the constitution. Check out http://www.ronpaul2008.com for more info about him.

aldi

Ron Paul represent a Barry Goldwater Republican who is for smaller gov’t, personal liberties, and less gov’t intervention. This is the core of Republican party, a true conservative. The current administration does not represent true republican values, the party has been hijacked by neocons, who are pro war and big government. Ron Paul wants to bring his party back and he will do it in 2008 when he took the oath to uphold the constitution. Check out http://www.ronpaul2008.com for more info about him.

Li

Paul has hardly “stood behind the administration”. He has fought them more steadfastly then most democrats (albeit more professionally). Paul is trying to change the party from the inside–letting Bush and nis allies take over the party is hardly the answer for many wings of the party, including mine (the small government, low taxes, low government involvement in peoples lives side). I applaud him.

Li

Paul has hardly “stood behind the administration”. He has fought them more steadfastly then most democrats (albeit more professionally). Paul is trying to change the party from the inside–letting Bush and nis allies take over the party is hardly the answer for many wings of the party, including mine (the small government, low taxes, low government involvement in peoples lives side). I applaud him.

Tom Kennett

Dr. Paul reminds me of Goldwater and the “Conscience of a Conservative” movement of my youth when I was reading Ayn Rand and spouting objectivist philosophy. Now as an old tired progressive liberal leaning more towards existential phenomenology, I still believe in candid truths and so applaud Dr. Paul as he takes on establishment windmills in his Quixotic presidential quest with his loyal Sancho Panzas in tow.

Tom Kennett

Dr. Paul reminds me of Goldwater and the “Conscience of a Conservative” movement of my youth when I was reading Ayn Rand and spouting objectivist philosophy. Now as an old tired progressive liberal leaning more towards existential phenomenology, I still believe in candid truths and so applaud Dr. Paul as he takes on establishment windmills in his Quixotic presidential quest with his loyal Sancho Panzas in tow.

Scott Collins

Paul,

May I respectfully request you do some more research on Ron Paul? I can’t think of a policy this Administration has advanced that Paul has not opposed. He’s stated it is unlikely he will support *any* of the other GOP candidates. The main reasons he is seeking the GOP nominations are that [1] our election system is severely, severely biased against a 3rd party or independent candidate and, [2] Paul actually represents *real* conservatism and the old wing of the GOP that used to respect the Constitution.

Ron Paul has been labeled “Dr. No” by other Republicans because he votes against so many of the GOP’s bills… I can’t think of a more striking counter argument against your assertion than that. In other words: the entire GOP Congress disagrees with you.

Paul, I believe it is always wrong to presume to know another person’s motives, and doubly so when that presumption is based on flawed information. Sadly, it is difficult to find any arguments against Ron Paul online right now that aren’t either based on [1] name-calling and hate speech (your comment certainly does NOT fall in this category, so I thank you), or [2] flawed information, which I hope I’ve shown is, in fact, at work here.

May I respectfully request you do some more research on Ron Paul? I can’t think of a policy this Administration has advanced that Paul has not opposed. He’s stated it is unlikely he will support *any* of the other GOP candidates. The main reasons he is seeking the GOP nominations are that [1] our election system is severely, severely biased against a 3rd party or independent candidate and, [2] Paul actually represents *real* conservatism and the old wing of the GOP that used to respect the Constitution.

Ron Paul has been labeled “Dr. No” by other Republicans because he votes against so many of the GOP’s bills… I can’t think of a more striking counter argument against your assertion than that. In other words: the entire GOP Congress disagrees with you.

Paul, I believe it is always wrong to presume to know another person’s motives, and doubly so when that presumption is based on flawed information. Sadly, it is difficult to find any arguments against Ron Paul online right now that aren’t either based on [1] name-calling and hate speech (your comment certainly does NOT fall in this category, so I thank you), or [2] flawed information, which I hope I’ve shown is, in fact, at work here.

Paul has opposed the great mistakes of the administration. He has attacked Bush’s continuing intervention in the Iraqi Civil War, he has attacked Bush’s out of control spending and finally, he has attacked Bush’s destruction of our civil liberties.

Remember that Paul is the real Republican, Bush is the phony,

Deanna

Well, where is Ron Paul supposed to have gone? Is he supposed to run away from the Party like a little girl? Should we all jump ship and concede ever American institution to Bush and his cronies? Bush is the one who needs to leave the Republican Party. Ron Paul should stay.

m weldon

Ellyn Hilliard,

You mock Washington due to its double talk yet all you do is the same. For instance, you are implying that even though he has a great message and makes sense he is flawed shouldn’t be considered because he is associated with the Republican Party and the current administration. ITS THE MAN NOT THE PARTY.

He couldn’t run as a democrat as his views on domestic financial policy are a complete 180 from the Democratic party for the last 70-80 years.

He can run as a third party as the campaign regulations are setup in such a way that third parties have no hope (I helped on the 2004 libertarian campaign and saw it first hand – read the regs if you doubt me)

Ron Paul is a TRUE republican in the finest of forms. He’s for states rights, individual freedom personal and financial affairs, non-interventionism (not isolationism), peace prosperity and most of all fiscal responsibility at all levels.

It is the majority of the republican party, i.e. the NeoCons, who have left the Republican pary. It is true conservatism, what the majority of Republicans once stood for, that Ron Paul stands for today.

Ellyn, it is the current set of Republicans who have left Ron Paul and the conservative ideology. Ron Paul stands behind NOTHING this administration has done, if fact, all he has done is critisize it every chance he can on the floor of the US house of representatives.

Ellyn, YOU need to do YOUR homework and learn what he stands for.

Sincerely,
Angry Monarcho-capitalist victim.

jmklein

Paul has opposed the great mistakes of the administration. He has attacked Bush’s continuing intervention in the Iraqi Civil War, he has attacked Bush’s out of control spending and finally, he has attacked Bush’s destruction of our civil liberties.

Remember that Paul is the real Republican, Bush is the phony,

Deanna

Well, where is Ron Paul supposed to have gone? Is he supposed to run away from the Party like a little girl? Should we all jump ship and concede ever American institution to Bush and his cronies? Bush is the one who needs to leave the Republican Party. Ron Paul should stay.

m weldon

Ellyn Hilliard,

You mock Washington due to its double talk yet all you do is the same. For instance, you are implying that even though he has a great message and makes sense he is flawed shouldn’t be considered because he is associated with the Republican Party and the current administration. ITS THE MAN NOT THE PARTY.

He couldn’t run as a democrat as his views on domestic financial policy are a complete 180 from the Democratic party for the last 70-80 years.

He can run as a third party as the campaign regulations are setup in such a way that third parties have no hope (I helped on the 2004 libertarian campaign and saw it first hand – read the regs if you doubt me)

Ron Paul is a TRUE republican in the finest of forms. He’s for states rights, individual freedom personal and financial affairs, non-interventionism (not isolationism), peace prosperity and most of all fiscal responsibility at all levels.

It is the majority of the republican party, i.e. the NeoCons, who have left the Republican pary. It is true conservatism, what the majority of Republicans once stood for, that Ron Paul stands for today.

Ellyn, it is the current set of Republicans who have left Ron Paul and the conservative ideology. Ron Paul stands behind NOTHING this administration has done, if fact, all he has done is critisize it every chance he can on the floor of the US house of representatives.

Ellyn, YOU need to do YOUR homework and learn what he stands for.

Sincerely,
Angry Monarcho-capitalist victim.

David

The reason he hasn’t left the party yet is because he understands that America’s two party system makes it impossible for a third party to even compete and that the Republican party should really be more in tune with his message any way. The reason he is not a Democrat is that they are not even 1 issue close to what he believes in.

David

The reason he hasn’t left the party yet is because he understands that America’s two party system makes it impossible for a third party to even compete and that the Republican party should really be more in tune with his message any way. The reason he is not a Democrat is that they are not even 1 issue close to what he believes in.

Mitch C

Au contraire! Ron Paul has admonished neoconservative “Republicans” for abandoning the parties values of limited government and non-intervention. He is the only true Republican and the only one who remembers real American values that our country was founded up.

Mitch C

Au contraire! Ron Paul has admonished neoconservative “Republicans” for abandoning the parties values of limited government and non-intervention. He is the only true Republican and the only one who remembers real American values that our country was founded up.

NH

There is no reason Paul should leave the Republican party. He is the only true republican in the race and can get votes from all types — from all stripes — and thus is the only one who can beat Hillary.

NH

There is no reason Paul should leave the Republican party. He is the only true republican in the race and can get votes from all types — from all stripes — and thus is the only one who can beat Hillary.

Jude Columbo

Dear Mr. Trantow:

Your lack of research on the subject you have chosen to write about is shocking and irresponsible. I direct you to Ron Paul’s website http://www.ronpaul2008.com. There you will see the error of your claims. The simple fact is that Ron Paul has consistently and absolutely opposed, not supported as you claim, the Bush administration’s misguided policies that have lead to its failures. Ron Paul is the only candidate who voted against the Iraq war from its inception and who continues to voice the strongest opposition against it. Ron Paul courageously and unapologetically opposes this administration’s centralization of power and abandonment of this nation’s commitment to uphold the rule of law and honor civil liberties. For instance, Ron Paul recently introduced The American Freedom Agenda Act. This Act would prohibit the current and future presidential administrations from taking the same misguided and disastrous actions that the Bush administration has. Moreover, Ron Paul has consistently criticized this administration’s expansion of government and unwise monetary policy. I invite you to confront the facts and retract your statement because Ron Paul has not in any way been complicit with the Bush administration’s misguided policies and indeed has consistently mounted opposition against them. You are right that Ron Paul hasn’t left the Republican Party and that is a good thing because unlike Bush Dr. Paul represents all that is good about the Republican Party and thus offers the Party and indeed this country hope for a better tomorrow. – Jude Columbo

Jude Columbo

Dear Mr. Trantow:

Your lack of research on the subject you have chosen to write about is shocking and irresponsible. I direct you to Ron Paul’s website http://www.ronpaul2008.com. There you will see the error of your claims. The simple fact is that Ron Paul has consistently and absolutely opposed, not supported as you claim, the Bush administration’s misguided policies that have lead to its failures. Ron Paul is the only candidate who voted against the Iraq war from its inception and who continues to voice the strongest opposition against it. Ron Paul courageously and unapologetically opposes this administration’s centralization of power and abandonment of this nation’s commitment to uphold the rule of law and honor civil liberties. For instance, Ron Paul recently introduced The American Freedom Agenda Act. This Act would prohibit the current and future presidential administrations from taking the same misguided and disastrous actions that the Bush administration has. Moreover, Ron Paul has consistently criticized this administration’s expansion of government and unwise monetary policy. I invite you to confront the facts and retract your statement because Ron Paul has not in any way been complicit with the Bush administration’s misguided policies and indeed has consistently mounted opposition against them. You are right that Ron Paul hasn’t left the Republican Party and that is a good thing because unlike Bush Dr. Paul represents all that is good about the Republican Party and thus offers the Party and indeed this country hope for a better tomorrow. – Jude Columbo

Tim

Paul,
What are you taking about? Ron Paul is the lone voice speaking out against the administrations failures. He is a voice of sanity. He is showing courage and integrity more than any politician in 200 years. He is complicit in nothing. Vote Ron Paul 2008.

Dave

Has does his membership in the Republican party “reveal his true motives”? That’s a loaded statement with little to back it.

He’s been ask numerous times why he’s a Republican and he says it’s because he agrees with what Republicans stood for years ago, not what they stand for today. Plus, it’s strategic for his campaign. He wouldn’t be getting the attention he’s now getting if he wasn’t a Republican (or a Democrat) because the media ignore independents and 3rd party members.

He ran as a Libertarian in ’88 and got less than 1% of the vote. As a Republican, he’s polling as high as 6%. I wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t run as a 3rd party / independent in ’08. He’s not happy at all with the Republican party. The Christian Right is mad at it. The Old Right / Paleocons are mad at it. The Libertarians are mad at it. And the Democrats are always mad at it.

Tim

Paul,
What are you taking about? Ron Paul is the lone voice speaking out against the administrations failures. He is a voice of sanity. He is showing courage and integrity more than any politician in 200 years. He is complicit in nothing. Vote Ron Paul 2008.

Dave

Has does his membership in the Republican party “reveal his true motives”? That’s a loaded statement with little to back it.

He’s been ask numerous times why he’s a Republican and he says it’s because he agrees with what Republicans stood for years ago, not what they stand for today. Plus, it’s strategic for his campaign. He wouldn’t be getting the attention he’s now getting if he wasn’t a Republican (or a Democrat) because the media ignore independents and 3rd party members.

He ran as a Libertarian in ’88 and got less than 1% of the vote. As a Republican, he’s polling as high as 6%. I wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t run as a 3rd party / independent in ’08. He’s not happy at all with the Republican party. The Christian Right is mad at it. The Old Right / Paleocons are mad at it. The Libertarians are mad at it. And the Democrats are always mad at it.

Jason Carrion

Paul Trantow betrays his ignorance to the two party system and how it is biased towards independents and outside candidates.

If Trantow had been paying attention he would know that this issue has been explaned numerous times by Dr Paul.

It is my contention that Trantow is a Dem party hack and has no real interest in working towards a free America.

Everyone that looks into what Ron Paul and his supporters are trying to accomplish have come away convinced and fired up themselves.

But don’t take either of our words as truth. Look him up yourself. Read what he has written over the past twenty years, look at his actions and then make your decision.

He is smart enough to realize in this so called democratic country that unless you are either a republican or democrat candidate you don’t have a chance. I’ve lost faith in both parties, just look at their ratings, it’s sickening! People vote as if this is for high school homecoming king/queen; a popularity contest! This country needs real change! People are pro-life but then endorse the Iraq war where thousands of innocent women and children are being killed, but I guess they don’t count. Look into the real issues before you vote; how bad do things have to get before people wake up..?

Shawn

He is smart enough to realize in this so called democratic country that unless you are either a republican or democrat candidate you don’t have a chance. I’ve lost faith in both parties, just look at their ratings, it’s sickening! People vote as if this is for high school homecoming king/queen; a popularity contest! This country needs real change! People are pro-life but then endorse the Iraq war where thousands of innocent women and children are being killed, but I guess they don’t count. Look into the real issues before you vote; how bad do things have to get before people wake up..?

Will

DP, you would rather Ron Paul be a defeatist and leave his party in the hands of neoconservatives whom he has publicly accused of taking over the republican party.

I suggest you let his vote record do the talking, not party affiliation.

Thomas

I don’t believe he’s stood by the parties flaws, he just recognizes that instead of trying to start a new party or join another party, he wants to bring the Republican party back to what it was initially setup to stand by! Small government, states rights, fair and equal trade, etc.

Will

DP, you would rather Ron Paul be a defeatist and leave his party in the hands of neoconservatives whom he has publicly accused of taking over the republican party.

I suggest you let his vote record do the talking, not party affiliation.

Thomas

I don’t believe he’s stood by the parties flaws, he just recognizes that instead of trying to start a new party or join another party, he wants to bring the Republican party back to what it was initially setup to stand by! Small government, states rights, fair and equal trade, etc.

Liston

Thank goodness he didn’t leave the party, because he offers a way out…follow the Constitution, and the advice of the Founders. His record of opposing this administration is clear evidence that the rational wing of the Republican can easily wake up, re-open the big tent, and return to the traditional republican position. Liberty is young. Throughout history the norm is Tyranny. The ideas of the Founding Fathers are young ideas.

Liston

Thank goodness he didn’t leave the party, because he offers a way out…follow the Constitution, and the advice of the Founders. His record of opposing this administration is clear evidence that the rational wing of the Republican can easily wake up, re-open the big tent, and return to the traditional republican position. Liberty is young. Throughout history the norm is Tyranny. The ideas of the Founding Fathers are young ideas.

Patrick

I don’t think thats fair to say that because Paul hasn’t given himself another label he is somehow complicit with the meandering of the party. He’s voted against the Patriot Act, Iraq, the spending and immigration bills, and so on, and has continued to speak out against the malfeasance of the Bush administration.

Patrick

I don’t think thats fair to say that because Paul hasn’t given himself another label he is somehow complicit with the meandering of the party. He’s voted against the Patriot Act, Iraq, the spending and immigration bills, and so on, and has continued to speak out against the malfeasance of the Bush administration.

Brent

Is this a joke? It has to be. He didn’t leave the party, so therefore he stands behind the administration? Don’t mind his voting record, don’t mind his bills he sponsors in congress, let’s judge by the party! Wow, it really amazes me. And this is exactly how we got into the position we are today.

He is a Republican, it was the Republican party that left him.

Brent

Is this a joke? It has to be. He didn’t leave the party, so therefore he stands behind the administration? Don’t mind his voting record, don’t mind his bills he sponsors in congress, let’s judge by the party! Wow, it really amazes me. And this is exactly how we got into the position we are today.

He is a Republican, it was the Republican party that left him.

Joe

You need to pay closer attention to what the good doctor says about not leaving the Republican party. I’ll do my best to paraphrase. Traditionally, he feels that he still represents what Republicans have traditionally stood for. He stands for less federal intervention in the affairs of the state in cases where the feds have no constitutional authority. See the 10th amendment.

He wants to eliminate the euphemistically named “Patriot Act” and the warrant-less unconstitutional searches and wiretaps. See the fourth amendment.

He wants to reestablish congress as the source of coinage to fix the “standards of weights and measures” and gradually wean us from the financial control of the secretive and unelected group of bankers euphemistically known as the “the federal reserve bank”. He thinks money should be based on something real like gold or silver and not being produced out of thin air.

Incidentally, that is why your dollar is practically worthless. The “fed” keeps printing money out of thin air causing what is known as inflation. You will see this inflation thing when you go to the gas pump, buy food or anything else that is not made in China.

He also stands on the platform that “W” first ran on. You know….no nation building…. That little thing that we are doing all over the world especially in the Middle East.

The good doctor believes as the founding fathers did… we should just mind our own business. As a former Republican who voted for Bush I am more convinced than ever that we should just mind our own business and bring all of our military home to protect our own borders. Let the Koreans, Japanese, Germans, British, Iraqis, Saudis, the afghans and wherever else we have military bases, protect their own borders as well.

I strongly believe as the good doctor believes that we need to close all of our foreign bases. That will save a trillion dollars yearly. That money could be better put to domestic use like fixing our crumbling infrastructure.

And that is why I intend to vote for Ron Paul. Whichever party claims him and his beliefs will truly be embracing Republican and Constitutional values.

Joe

You need to pay closer attention to what the good doctor says about not leaving the Republican party. I’ll do my best to paraphrase. Traditionally, he feels that he still represents what Republicans have traditionally stood for. He stands for less federal intervention in the affairs of the state in cases where the feds have no constitutional authority. See the 10th amendment.

He wants to eliminate the euphemistically named “Patriot Act” and the warrant-less unconstitutional searches and wiretaps. See the fourth amendment.

He wants to reestablish congress as the source of coinage to fix the “standards of weights and measures” and gradually wean us from the financial control of the secretive and unelected group of bankers euphemistically known as the “the federal reserve bank”. He thinks money should be based on something real like gold or silver and not being produced out of thin air.

Incidentally, that is why your dollar is practically worthless. The “fed” keeps printing money out of thin air causing what is known as inflation. You will see this inflation thing when you go to the gas pump, buy food or anything else that is not made in China.

He also stands on the platform that “W” first ran on. You know….no nation building…. That little thing that we are doing all over the world especially in the Middle East.

The good doctor believes as the founding fathers did… we should just mind our own business. As a former Republican who voted for Bush I am more convinced than ever that we should just mind our own business and bring all of our military home to protect our own borders. Let the Koreans, Japanese, Germans, British, Iraqis, Saudis, the afghans and wherever else we have military bases, protect their own borders as well.

I strongly believe as the good doctor believes that we need to close all of our foreign bases. That will save a trillion dollars yearly. That money could be better put to domestic use like fixing our crumbling infrastructure.

And that is why I intend to vote for Ron Paul. Whichever party claims him and his beliefs will truly be embracing Republican and Constitutional values.

jsk

The writer is clearly uneducated and ignorant of what Ron Paul has said and repeated literally hundreds of times in the past year alone. Ron Paul represents what the Republican Party used to—limited government, a humble foreign policy, and focus on the individual. Unfortunately for the GOP, it has been overrun by neocons who are more akin to liberals than true conservatives. Dr. Paul has even said that if he received the endorsement of President Bush he would lose credibility, so he does seek it.He voted against the war from the onset and has been a spoken critic of it ever since. He is hardly complicit or complacent. There is no reason he should have to leave his party when he is one of the only true Republicans left. Paul Trantow has obviously not even read so much as a sentence of Ron Paul’s record or platform to come to such a strange and completely false conclusion.

jsk

The writer is clearly uneducated and ignorant of what Ron Paul has said and repeated literally hundreds of times in the past year alone. Ron Paul represents what the Republican Party used to—limited government, a humble foreign policy, and focus on the individual. Unfortunately for the GOP, it has been overrun by neocons who are more akin to liberals than true conservatives. Dr. Paul has even said that if he received the endorsement of President Bush he would lose credibility, so he does seek it.He voted against the war from the onset and has been a spoken critic of it ever since. He is hardly complicit or complacent. There is no reason he should have to leave his party when he is one of the only true Republicans left. Paul Trantow has obviously not even read so much as a sentence of Ron Paul’s record or platform to come to such a strange and completely false conclusion.

Ira Kaur

I disagree. If Ron Paul left the Republican Party and took a third party position, he would get no media coverage. All of the debates he participates in now would become closed to him. Further in many states he would not make it onto the ballot making him even more of a long shot to win the presidency. No, the only logical way for Ron Paul to win the presidency in 2008 is to remain with the Republican Part and stick to his guns. So long as his message can get out to all the people of our country, he has a significant chance to win the election, but running as a third party candidate will only diminish his chances.

John Diaz

This is a joke right? This is not the traditional republican party in office. This is a neo-conservative group that has taken control of the party. This “writer” should actually research before making an unsupported opinion. Ron Paul is the TRUE republican. He will restore to the GOP what has been lost over the last two decades.

As for your statement, “Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures.”

Where did you come up with this lie?

Ron Voted AGAINST the war in Iraq.
Ron Voted AGAINST the US PATRIOT ACT
Ron Voted AGAINST the Military Commissions Act
Ron Voted AGAINST funding the Iraq war.
Ron Voted AGAINST the REAL ID ACT (National ID Card)

Yes, I can see how he supported this administration, sorry.

Ira Kaur

I disagree. If Ron Paul left the Republican Party and took a third party position, he would get no media coverage. All of the debates he participates in now would become closed to him. Further in many states he would not make it onto the ballot making him even more of a long shot to win the presidency. No, the only logical way for Ron Paul to win the presidency in 2008 is to remain with the Republican Part and stick to his guns. So long as his message can get out to all the people of our country, he has a significant chance to win the election, but running as a third party candidate will only diminish his chances.

John Diaz

This is a joke right? This is not the traditional republican party in office. This is a neo-conservative group that has taken control of the party. This “writer” should actually research before making an unsupported opinion. Ron Paul is the TRUE republican. He will restore to the GOP what has been lost over the last two decades.

As for your statement, “Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures.”

Where did you come up with this lie?

Ron Voted AGAINST the war in Iraq.
Ron Voted AGAINST the US PATRIOT ACT
Ron Voted AGAINST the Military Commissions Act
Ron Voted AGAINST funding the Iraq war.
Ron Voted AGAINST the REAL ID ACT (National ID Card)

Yes, I can see how he supported this administration, sorry.

MSG USA

Goldwater raised Reagan. The republican party left with Reagan. The Republicans are no different than the Democrats, they have both went well left of center.

With the SOLE exception for the war President Bush is by far the MOST LIBERAL REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT IN THE HISTORY OF THE US.

The Republican party left us we didn’t leave the republican party.

Ron Paul and his adherence to the Constitution, his long tenure without scandals, and his distinguished and admirable voting record is more than enough to have earned a fair chance for the seat as POTUS.

Hes the ONLY genuine candidate. Rudy is a one-trick socialist pony republican. He will redistribute wealth through social programs, he will destroy the second Admenedment, he will add to the constitution Civil Unions, He will open the borders like they have in New York offering drivers linceses to Illegal aliens.

Romney has flip flopped on absolutely EVERY ISSUE over his entire career. He has gone back on forth on some many issues so many times he can’t even recall his positions.

Thompson has a 40 year hiatus from politics. He wants to continue the course like President Bush. 80% of America wants us out of IRAQ- DO YOU REALLY THINK THOMPSON HAS A CHANCE!

McCain by all accounts is practically bankrupt, both morally and financially he wont be able to continue much longer.

Brownback dropped out already

Hucklebee will too.

The only viable candidate that can keep a democratic house and senate (it will happen folks dont think it wont) in check is Ron Paul and his power to veto, runaway spending, taxation, amnesty to illegal aliens, bring our troops home honorably, loser taxes, change all these ridiculous trade laws that are slanted against the US.

I voted for Bush both times. I am through voting the lesser of the two evils- Its time we got some fresh blood in the White House and send a message that we aren’t putting up with their crap anymore.

They lie they cheat, they STEAL.

Ron Paul isn’t a Politicians he’s the last of the STATESMEN!

RON PAUL 08′

MSG USA

Goldwater raised Reagan. The republican party left with Reagan. The Republicans are no different than the Democrats, they have both went well left of center.

With the SOLE exception for the war President Bush is by far the MOST LIBERAL REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT IN THE HISTORY OF THE US.

The Republican party left us we didn’t leave the republican party.

Ron Paul and his adherence to the Constitution, his long tenure without scandals, and his distinguished and admirable voting record is more than enough to have earned a fair chance for the seat as POTUS.

Hes the ONLY genuine candidate. Rudy is a one-trick socialist pony republican. He will redistribute wealth through social programs, he will destroy the second Admenedment, he will add to the constitution Civil Unions, He will open the borders like they have in New York offering drivers linceses to Illegal aliens.

Romney has flip flopped on absolutely EVERY ISSUE over his entire career. He has gone back on forth on some many issues so many times he can’t even recall his positions.

Thompson has a 40 year hiatus from politics. He wants to continue the course like President Bush. 80% of America wants us out of IRAQ- DO YOU REALLY THINK THOMPSON HAS A CHANCE!

McCain by all accounts is practically bankrupt, both morally and financially he wont be able to continue much longer.

Brownback dropped out already

Hucklebee will too.

The only viable candidate that can keep a democratic house and senate (it will happen folks dont think it wont) in check is Ron Paul and his power to veto, runaway spending, taxation, amnesty to illegal aliens, bring our troops home honorably, loser taxes, change all these ridiculous trade laws that are slanted against the US.

I voted for Bush both times. I am through voting the lesser of the two evils- Its time we got some fresh blood in the White House and send a message that we aren’t putting up with their crap anymore.

They lie they cheat, they STEAL.

Ron Paul isn’t a Politicians he’s the last of the STATESMEN!

RON PAUL 08′

Jeff

If we followed your logic then we would have to declare all democrats rascist because they are from the party of strom thurmond. I suppose you think that warmongers like Hillary, Rudy, Thompson, and Edwards are better.

Jeff

If we followed your logic then we would have to declare all democrats rascist because they are from the party of strom thurmond. I suppose you think that warmongers like Hillary, Rudy, Thompson, and Edwards are better.

Sparxii

Ron Paul ran for president in 1988 under the Libertarian party. He’s running under the Republican party this time because a third-party candidate has hardly any chance of winning in the general election. (And I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for either Democrats or Republicans to make it easier for 3rd-party candidates.)

Also, unlike all the other Republican candidates, Ron Paul *does not* stand behind the Bush administration. He criticizes the original decision to enter Iraq, and he criticizes the continuing decision to remain there.

Sparxii

Ron Paul ran for president in 1988 under the Libertarian party. He’s running under the Republican party this time because a third-party candidate has hardly any chance of winning in the general election. (And I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for either Democrats or Republicans to make it easier for 3rd-party candidates.)

Also, unlike all the other Republican candidates, Ron Paul *does not* stand behind the Bush administration. He criticizes the original decision to enter Iraq, and he criticizes the continuing decision to remain there.

Sandra Kallander

He hasn’t stood behind the administration on any issue I can think of–just the opposite. Please cite an example. (Against the war, against the Patriot Act, against the countless violations of the Constitution, etc.)

Do you think party is more important than the message? I’m not a Republican, but I support him. The beliefs of the party members also vary by geography. The average Texas Republican is different than one from Oregon.

The fact is, until we give alternative parties equal access to the process, the dominant parties have the edge. I don’t find your objection to be valid.

Sandra Kallander

He hasn’t stood behind the administration on any issue I can think of–just the opposite. Please cite an example. (Against the war, against the Patriot Act, against the countless violations of the Constitution, etc.)

Do you think party is more important than the message? I’m not a Republican, but I support him. The beliefs of the party members also vary by geography. The average Texas Republican is different than one from Oregon.

The fact is, until we give alternative parties equal access to the process, the dominant parties have the edge. I don’t find your objection to be valid.

MSG USA

DOUBLE TALK is what we will get if we put another semantical, self-serving legislating attorney in the whitehouse.

The countrys health is poor, it needs a doctor not another ambulance chasing lawyer like Rudy, Hillary, of Edwards.

They don’t serve us they serve themselves, and the media is sleeping with them.

WAKE UP AMERICA. WE NEED TO DESTROY OUR ENEMY ECONOMICALLY- CHINA IS ON OUR HEELS. WE HAVE AMASSED SO MUCH DEBT IT UNREAL 9 TRILLION DOLLARS.

Take a serious look at Ron Paul.

IRAQ -AFGHAN Veteran here…

Ron Paul 08′

Nathaniel Tucker

Ron Paul standing behind this administration? In your wildest dreams! If being in a party that can actually get elected is ‘standing behind,’ then I guess you’re right. But you’re also incredibly screwed up.

The only way NOT to stand behind an administration like that is to NOT be in either the Republican or Democratic party. Because both have great recent records of ‘countless failures.’ And where does that leave you? Nowhere, because third party candidates cannot get elected.

Hilary Clinton may stand behind Bush, but Ron Paul does not. He has been criticizing Bush’s current policy since Bush was a drunk loser (before Bush entered politics).

If you don’t think criticizing and voting against Bush is opposition, and going away to be ignore is. Then I’m sorry, but you need to check yourself into a mental institution because you’re delusional and possibly a threat to other human beings.

MSG USA

DOUBLE TALK is what we will get if we put another semantical, self-serving legislating attorney in the whitehouse.

The countrys health is poor, it needs a doctor not another ambulance chasing lawyer like Rudy, Hillary, of Edwards.

They don’t serve us they serve themselves, and the media is sleeping with them.

WAKE UP AMERICA. WE NEED TO DESTROY OUR ENEMY ECONOMICALLY- CHINA IS ON OUR HEELS. WE HAVE AMASSED SO MUCH DEBT IT UNREAL 9 TRILLION DOLLARS.

Take a serious look at Ron Paul.

IRAQ -AFGHAN Veteran here…

Ron Paul 08′

Nathaniel Tucker

Ron Paul standing behind this administration? In your wildest dreams! If being in a party that can actually get elected is ‘standing behind,’ then I guess you’re right. But you’re also incredibly screwed up.

The only way NOT to stand behind an administration like that is to NOT be in either the Republican or Democratic party. Because both have great recent records of ‘countless failures.’ And where does that leave you? Nowhere, because third party candidates cannot get elected.

Hilary Clinton may stand behind Bush, but Ron Paul does not. He has been criticizing Bush’s current policy since Bush was a drunk loser (before Bush entered politics).

If you don’t think criticizing and voting against Bush is opposition, and going away to be ignore is. Then I’m sorry, but you need to check yourself into a mental institution because you’re delusional and possibly a threat to other human beings.

Tim

Your criticism reveals your failure to research the object of your slander. Ron Paul feels the Republican party has “lost its way” and needs to return to the ideals that brought them to power in a landslide not so long ago. A man of Honesty, Principle and Integrity, Ron Paul stands out among ALL of the candidates. Many will disagree with some of his ideas but its hard to be an American and ignore the Ideals he strives for.

“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”

Mahatma Gandhi

Tim

Your criticism reveals your failure to research the object of your slander. Ron Paul feels the Republican party has “lost its way” and needs to return to the ideals that brought them to power in a landslide not so long ago. A man of Honesty, Principle and Integrity, Ron Paul stands out among ALL of the candidates. Many will disagree with some of his ideas but its hard to be an American and ignore the Ideals he strives for.

“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”

Mahatma Gandhi

Christopher Thurow

You have some good points Paul. One thing though Dr. Paul. like most of his supporters are out to reclaim the Republican party from the big government crowd. No complicity…just a fresh start.

Christopher Thurow

You have some good points Paul. One thing though Dr. Paul. like most of his supporters are out to reclaim the Republican party from the big government crowd. No complicity…just a fresh start.

Todd Chapple

Ron Paul is the only Republican Congressman to vote against the Patriot Act. He also voted against the Military Commissions Act and against the authorization for Bush to attack Iraq. Ron Paul doesn’t need to leave the Republican Party. Bush and his fellow neocons that have dominated the GOP for the last 7 years need to leave the Republican party. And, by the way, the Democrats have done far less to question and challenge the Bush Doctrine of immoral pre-emptive war than Ron Paul.

Find out about Ron Paul for yourself. Visit http://www.ronpaul2008.com and see why over 51,000 concerned citizens are supporting Dr. Paul for president with their time, energy and money.

Todd Chapple

Ron Paul is the only Republican Congressman to vote against the Patriot Act. He also voted against the Military Commissions Act and against the authorization for Bush to attack Iraq. Ron Paul doesn’t need to leave the Republican Party. Bush and his fellow neocons that have dominated the GOP for the last 7 years need to leave the Republican party. And, by the way, the Democrats have done far less to question and challenge the Bush Doctrine of immoral pre-emptive war than Ron Paul.

Find out about Ron Paul for yourself. Visit http://www.ronpaul2008.com and see why over 51,000 concerned citizens are supporting Dr. Paul for president with their time, energy and money.

Elizabeth

Caring about what party a candidate is registered with is about as absurd as believing there’s much difference between the two major parties in the first place. It also makes as much sense as the amount of money a candidate can drum up (especially if it comes from special interests) means they should be elected. Let’s drop the stupidity of party affiliations as a reason to or not to vote for the most qualified candidate. Let’s elect the only reasonable choice out there, republican or not. Shall we?

Elizabeth

Caring about what party a candidate is registered with is about as absurd as believing there’s much difference between the two major parties in the first place. It also makes as much sense as the amount of money a candidate can drum up (especially if it comes from special interests) means they should be elected. Let’s drop the stupidity of party affiliations as a reason to or not to vote for the most qualified candidate. Let’s elect the only reasonable choice out there, republican or not. Shall we?

Aaron

If you can’t vote for a candidate simply because of the label he has chosen to place upon himself, then you’re as shallow as those he’s trying to appease. They wouldn’t vote for him if he gave himself the label of “Libertarian”. You won’t vote for him because it’s “Republican”.

Have you not heard a word he’s said in the debates? Have you not read any of his articles or books or looked at any of the past legislation he’s introduced or votes he’s taken?? Do you not know that he is a “REPUBLIC-an” in the truest sense, while also being a Libertarian? He does not “stand behind this administration’s countless failures.”

Aaron

If you can’t vote for a candidate simply because of the label he has chosen to place upon himself, then you’re as shallow as those he’s trying to appease. They wouldn’t vote for him if he gave himself the label of “Libertarian”. You won’t vote for him because it’s “Republican”.

Have you not heard a word he’s said in the debates? Have you not read any of his articles or books or looked at any of the past legislation he’s introduced or votes he’s taken?? Do you not know that he is a “REPUBLIC-an” in the truest sense, while also being a Libertarian? He does not “stand behind this administration’s countless failures.”

Ashley

Ron Paul’s true motives can be seen clearly when he is given the chance to speak at debates or interviews. People who vote for parties instead of being informed about the candidates shouldn’t vote at all.

Ashley

Ron Paul’s true motives can be seen clearly when he is given the chance to speak at debates or interviews. People who vote for parties instead of being informed about the candidates shouldn’t vote at all.

Frank Grove

Paul, let me set some thigs straight for you. Clearly there is some misunderstanding here.

For one, a Republican or Democrat is not a lick of difference any more. They differ on a handful of issues, but the reality is on the political spectrum they are very close together.

Secondly, Ron Paul is the ONLY true Republican left. The neocons have taken the party a terrible direction, far from the non-interventionist and fiscally responsible ways of the past. If anything, Bush should be leaving the Republican party.

I urge you to look beyond the labels and simply research this man’s many years in congress. It is clear that there has been no complicity in the actions of this administration that Ron Paul has demonstrated. In fact, Ron Paul has been the one railing against the unconstitutional actions of the Administration while the democrats remain silent and while Hilary votes for wars and labels the Iranian military as terrorists.

Do not buy into the left vs right labels in politics. It is simply a tool to distort the real problems we face and allow the encroachment of fascism. Research Ron Paul and allow yourself to transcend these useless labels.

Frank Grove

Paul, let me set some thigs straight for you. Clearly there is some misunderstanding here.

For one, a Republican or Democrat is not a lick of difference any more. They differ on a handful of issues, but the reality is on the political spectrum they are very close together.

Secondly, Ron Paul is the ONLY true Republican left. The neocons have taken the party a terrible direction, far from the non-interventionist and fiscally responsible ways of the past. If anything, Bush should be leaving the Republican party.

I urge you to look beyond the labels and simply research this man’s many years in congress. It is clear that there has been no complicity in the actions of this administration that Ron Paul has demonstrated. In fact, Ron Paul has been the one railing against the unconstitutional actions of the Administration while the democrats remain silent and while Hilary votes for wars and labels the Iranian military as terrorists.

Do not buy into the left vs right labels in politics. It is simply a tool to distort the real problems we face and allow the encroachment of fascism. Research Ron Paul and allow yourself to transcend these useless labels.

Ian

That is just about the dumbest editorial I’ve ever read about Ron Paul, and there are a lot of hit pieces out there. Saying Dr. Paul, the most genuine candidate in the whole election, has nefarious motives just because he belongs to a party hijacked by devious neocons, does not, in any way, mean that he holds those same views. If you’ve been listening at all, Dr. Paul has not stood behind Mr. Bush’s inept policies and is almost always the lone dissenter in a field of GOP clones. If you remember, as early back as Ronald Reagan, the Republican party used to actually hold dear the views Dr. Paul consistently stands for.

Ian

That is just about the dumbest editorial I’ve ever read about Ron Paul, and there are a lot of hit pieces out there. Saying Dr. Paul, the most genuine candidate in the whole election, has nefarious motives just because he belongs to a party hijacked by devious neocons, does not, in any way, mean that he holds those same views. If you’ve been listening at all, Dr. Paul has not stood behind Mr. Bush’s inept policies and is almost always the lone dissenter in a field of GOP clones. If you remember, as early back as Ronald Reagan, the Republican party used to actually hold dear the views Dr. Paul consistently stands for.

Stephen

The reason he has not left the party is his party has lost its way and has left him as the only true constitutionalist. The Republican party once stood for free trade, small government, and state rights. Not to mention a party who was against policing the world. Just because Neo-Cons take over isn’t a reason to flee the Grand Old Party, its just time to do some cleaning.

Stephen

The reason he has not left the party is his party has lost its way and has left him as the only true constitutionalist. The Republican party once stood for free trade, small government, and state rights. Not to mention a party who was against policing the world. Just because Neo-Cons take over isn’t a reason to flee the Grand Old Party, its just time to do some cleaning.

Dixon Cannon

What nonsense! Everyone who knows Ron Paul’s record, history and experience realizes he is a (small ‘l’) libertarian. He’s is elected as a Repuplican so that he can BE elected – an make a difference! Anyone who listens to Dr. Paul speak knows he doe not, “stand behind this administration’s countless failures.” In point of fact, everything that Ron Paul has said in the previous debates forums and rallys is just the exact opposite of this administrations policies, and it’s obvious failures. Don’t let political tags fool or mislead you, Dr. Paul is a Constitutionalist who runs as a Republican and has a history of success as a ten term Congressman from Texas. In this unside-down political arena, Ron Paul could call himself a ‘Whig’ and his message would be the same. Remember, it’s about the Constitution, stupid! -dixon cannon

Dixon Cannon

What nonsense! Everyone who knows Ron Paul’s record, history and experience realizes he is a (small ‘l’) libertarian. He’s is elected as a Repuplican so that he can BE elected – an make a difference! Anyone who listens to Dr. Paul speak knows he doe not, “stand behind this administration’s countless failures.” In point of fact, everything that Ron Paul has said in the previous debates forums and rallys is just the exact opposite of this administrations policies, and it’s obvious failures. Don’t let political tags fool or mislead you, Dr. Paul is a Constitutionalist who runs as a Republican and has a history of success as a ten term Congressman from Texas. In this unside-down political arena, Ron Paul could call himself a ‘Whig’ and his message would be the same. Remember, it’s about the Constitution, stupid! -dixon cannon

David Stone

I think the problem is the Republican party left him. Ron Paul represents traditional Republican values, free-markets not managed markets, non-interventionism as opposed to isolationism, gold standard instead of no standard fiat money and the rights of individuals. The Neocons are a recent development that hi-jacked the Republican party. Ron Paul is just bringing back the frustrated Republicans who left because they had no voice.

David Stone

I think the problem is the Republican party left him. Ron Paul represents traditional Republican values, free-markets not managed markets, non-interventionism as opposed to isolationism, gold standard instead of no standard fiat money and the rights of individuals. The Neocons are a recent development that hi-jacked the Republican party. Ron Paul is just bringing back the frustrated Republicans who left because they had no voice.

Bill Stegmeier

I take issue with Mr. Paul Trantow’s reasoning in:

“Ron Paul still hasn’t left the Republican Party”

First off, there shouldn’t even be “parties.” We don’t elect parties, we elect individuals based on their character, integrity, and what they stand for. Ron Paul has the character, he has the integrity, and he stands for upholding our Constitution. Who needs parties?

Second off, since Ron Paul is presently forced to call himself a member of one party or the other, just what party does Mr. Trantow think he should belong to if not the Republican party? Maybe he’s mistaking the rest of the supposed Republican candidates as Republican, when in fact Ron Paul is the only true Republican and the rest are imposters.

“Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures.” Baloney. Check out his voting record before spouting such gibberish. They don’t call Dr. Paul “Dr. No” for nothing.

“His complicity reveals his true motives.” What pray tell then are his “true motives?” It’s obvious to me the man is trying to save this once great country, both morally and financially. It’s also obvious to me that you Mr. Trantow have not taken the time to check out Ron Paul’s stand on the issues.
Let me make it easy for you. Go to http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/

Bill Stegmeier

I take issue with Mr. Paul Trantow’s reasoning in:

“Ron Paul still hasn’t left the Republican Party”

First off, there shouldn’t even be “parties.” We don’t elect parties, we elect individuals based on their character, integrity, and what they stand for. Ron Paul has the character, he has the integrity, and he stands for upholding our Constitution. Who needs parties?

Second off, since Ron Paul is presently forced to call himself a member of one party or the other, just what party does Mr. Trantow think he should belong to if not the Republican party? Maybe he’s mistaking the rest of the supposed Republican candidates as Republican, when in fact Ron Paul is the only true Republican and the rest are imposters.

“Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures.” Baloney. Check out his voting record before spouting such gibberish. They don’t call Dr. Paul “Dr. No” for nothing.

“His complicity reveals his true motives.” What pray tell then are his “true motives?” It’s obvious to me the man is trying to save this once great country, both morally and financially. It’s also obvious to me that you Mr. Trantow have not taken the time to check out Ron Paul’s stand on the issues.
Let me make it easy for you. Go to http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/

Greg Stark

This is nonsense. Ron Paul stands for the Constitution and against the war in Iraq PERIOD. He’s been voting and living what he preaches his whole life, just check the record. In no way is he complicit with the current Republican corruption and war-mongering. It is the Democratic candidates, such as Hillary, who talk a big game and then vote for the war who are complicit.

Greg Stark

This is nonsense. Ron Paul stands for the Constitution and against the war in Iraq PERIOD. He’s been voting and living what he preaches his whole life, just check the record. In no way is he complicit with the current Republican corruption and war-mongering. It is the Democratic candidates, such as Hillary, who talk a big game and then vote for the war who are complicit.

Pat Riot

Ron Paul should be thanked for not leaving the Republican Party. He has worked to return the Party to the ideals it has championed before it was hi-jacked by neoconservatives who try to push their un-Republican policies under the GOP banner. Why should Ron Paul abandon the party? Shouldn’t he be congratulated for trying to save it? When has he ever stood behind the administration’s failures? He has worked tirelessly to try to correct Bush’s mistakes. Always do the proper research before commenting to avoid doing a disservice to the pubic.

Pat Riot

Ron Paul should be thanked for not leaving the Republican Party. He has worked to return the Party to the ideals it has championed before it was hi-jacked by neoconservatives who try to push their un-Republican policies under the GOP banner. Why should Ron Paul abandon the party? Shouldn’t he be congratulated for trying to save it? When has he ever stood behind the administration’s failures? He has worked tirelessly to try to correct Bush’s mistakes. Always do the proper research before commenting to avoid doing a disservice to the pubic.

Darryl Schmitz

Paul, I appreciate your concern about his party affiliation, but he has made it VERY clear in many interviews why he belongs to the Republican Party (might I add, in name only… his party hierarchy do not at all appreciate his party affiliation because he does NOT tow the party line).
The current election system is so stacked as to make it completely, and I mean COMPLETELY impossible for anyone to successfully run for president as anything other than a Republican or Democrat. I admit that when I first heard he was running for president, although I knew of his libertarian principles I was still annoyed that he had seemingly “sold out” to one of the deceitful, bought-out major parties. After looking closely at what is all involved in mounting a third party campaign in these times when two parties have a stranglehold on power, I realize that he is right. No wonder the Republican Party leaders are doing their best to squelch his candidacy. This is unprecedented, that someone of unimpeachable character and perfect record of voting according to Constitutional principle do this. To further complicate things for the Republican Party, they know he is the lone voice in the desert of their party that has been right since Day 1 about our going to Iraq, and as much as it’s dry and boring to listen to, he’s also right that our monetary policy is leading us to lose most of the value of our 401(k)’s by the time we are in our golden years. As he gains in popularity, the attacks will come in greater and greater intensity; for example, NBC aired a report last night that indicated that Ron Paul wants to “abolish” Social Security. It conveniently fails to go into the details that he actually wants to establish a transition over many years to phase it out so that current and near-future recipients, the ones that contributed to it, are able to collect their fair share. Heck, he even opposes the current scheme to tax Social Security benefits. So this report was not only deceitful, it even left out how the current politicians DO want to scam people out of their Social Security.
Ron Paul is brilliant to play the game to win instead of running from behind an eight-ball with absolutely no chance of winning from the start. He is by all accounts squeaky-clean, even though most of us can’t say as much. He’s been married to the same lovely lady for over 50 years. This man is amazing, and I do not expect to have another chance in my lifetime to vote for someone of this impeccable character. I will cast my vote with great pride for Ron Paul!

Darryl Schmitz

Paul, I appreciate your concern about his party affiliation, but he has made it VERY clear in many interviews why he belongs to the Republican Party (might I add, in name only… his party hierarchy do not at all appreciate his party affiliation because he does NOT tow the party line).
The current election system is so stacked as to make it completely, and I mean COMPLETELY impossible for anyone to successfully run for president as anything other than a Republican or Democrat. I admit that when I first heard he was running for president, although I knew of his libertarian principles I was still annoyed that he had seemingly “sold out” to one of the deceitful, bought-out major parties. After looking closely at what is all involved in mounting a third party campaign in these times when two parties have a stranglehold on power, I realize that he is right. No wonder the Republican Party leaders are doing their best to squelch his candidacy. This is unprecedented, that someone of unimpeachable character and perfect record of voting according to Constitutional principle do this. To further complicate things for the Republican Party, they know he is the lone voice in the desert of their party that has been right since Day 1 about our going to Iraq, and as much as it’s dry and boring to listen to, he’s also right that our monetary policy is leading us to lose most of the value of our 401(k)’s by the time we are in our golden years. As he gains in popularity, the attacks will come in greater and greater intensity; for example, NBC aired a report last night that indicated that Ron Paul wants to “abolish” Social Security. It conveniently fails to go into the details that he actually wants to establish a transition over many years to phase it out so that current and near-future recipients, the ones that contributed to it, are able to collect their fair share. Heck, he even opposes the current scheme to tax Social Security benefits. So this report was not only deceitful, it even left out how the current politicians DO want to scam people out of their Social Security.
Ron Paul is brilliant to play the game to win instead of running from behind an eight-ball with absolutely no chance of winning from the start. He is by all accounts squeaky-clean, even though most of us can’t say as much. He’s been married to the same lovely lady for over 50 years. This man is amazing, and I do not expect to have another chance in my lifetime to vote for someone of this impeccable character. I will cast my vote with great pride for Ron Paul!

Jeremy

Paul – You’re kidding? I dare you to enlighten us with where you claim he has been complicit with this administration. In todays political landscape – you can’t honestly believe that staying with the Libertarian party would give him any chance. His ideals are very different than the Democratic party – so theres no point of aligning with another party.

Having voted against the Iraq war (unlike many (most?) democrats) and his genuine and absolute disapproval of the Patriot Act. His interest in shrinking goverment spending (and voting record to prove it) contrary to the other republicans and democrats. You sir are part of the problem. Get out of the way – speak the truth, learn the truth – or shut up.

Jeremy

Paul – You’re kidding? I dare you to enlighten us with where you claim he has been complicit with this administration. In todays political landscape – you can’t honestly believe that staying with the Libertarian party would give him any chance. His ideals are very different than the Democratic party – so theres no point of aligning with another party.

Having voted against the Iraq war (unlike many (most?) democrats) and his genuine and absolute disapproval of the Patriot Act. His interest in shrinking goverment spending (and voting record to prove it) contrary to the other republicans and democrats. You sir are part of the problem. Get out of the way – speak the truth, learn the truth – or shut up.

USAF Vet Dan

It is obvious from your statement that you know NOTHING about Ron Paul. He does not, by ANY means, “stand behind this administration’s countless failures” – he constantly attacks them!!! (i.e., military involvement in Iraq). He is running on the Republican ticket because the RepubliCrat two party system, as well as the MSM (main stream media) has effectively made it impossible for any third party to succeed.

EDUCATE YOURSELF!!!

USAF Vet Dan

It is obvious from your statement that you know NOTHING about Ron Paul. He does not, by ANY means, “stand behind this administration’s countless failures” – he constantly attacks them!!! (i.e., military involvement in Iraq). He is running on the Republican ticket because the RepubliCrat two party system, as well as the MSM (main stream media) has effectively made it impossible for any third party to succeed.

EDUCATE YOURSELF!!!

Shane Martin

If Ron Paul was not in the Republican Party, you would find that nobody knows about him. Dr. George Phillies, a Libertarian running for president, isn’t running in a big-ticket party, and I bet you never even heard his name.

There are different layers of republican. Neo-Conservative and Traditional, Goldwater Republican. Paul is a Goldwater.

He stands seperate on nearly every stance. Party placement for publicity shouldn’t count for a nickel.

George Tremblay

Ron Paul is not abandoning the Republican party because he is working hard to bring the party back to its true roots and constitutional values, just as he has consistently done during his 20 years in Congress. Abandoning the party would accomplish nothing, and would leave the GOP without any real options (in terms of candidates) to get the party back on track, and no real options from EITHER party to get the country back on track. In any case, Ron Paul has fought hard against the failures of his party and the congress, hence his nickname, Dr. No !

Shane Martin

If Ron Paul was not in the Republican Party, you would find that nobody knows about him. Dr. George Phillies, a Libertarian running for president, isn’t running in a big-ticket party, and I bet you never even heard his name.

There are different layers of republican. Neo-Conservative and Traditional, Goldwater Republican. Paul is a Goldwater.

He stands seperate on nearly every stance. Party placement for publicity shouldn’t count for a nickel.

George Tremblay

Ron Paul is not abandoning the Republican party because he is working hard to bring the party back to its true roots and constitutional values, just as he has consistently done during his 20 years in Congress. Abandoning the party would accomplish nothing, and would leave the GOP without any real options (in terms of candidates) to get the party back on track, and no real options from EITHER party to get the country back on track. In any case, Ron Paul has fought hard against the failures of his party and the congress, hence his nickname, Dr. No !

Thor

In Ron’s defense, I don’t think being in the Republican party means he is standing behind “this administration’s countless failures. As a matter of fact, while browsing youtube videos I have found one of his interviews where he has openly stated this administration has made many failures.
Also, Ron said he would turn down a Bush nod of approval because it would not help his campaign’s message.
Many ask why he is in the Republican party and I would say it is because he is a “traditional” Republican. Less govt, less spending, less foreign involvement. The Neo-cons that are the common Republicans of today are not in line with this style.

Thor

Thor

In Ron’s defense, I don’t think being in the Republican party means he is standing behind “this administration’s countless failures. As a matter of fact, while browsing youtube videos I have found one of his interviews where he has openly stated this administration has made many failures.
Also, Ron said he would turn down a Bush nod of approval because it would not help his campaign’s message.
Many ask why he is in the Republican party and I would say it is because he is a “traditional” Republican. Less govt, less spending, less foreign involvement. The Neo-cons that are the common Republicans of today are not in line with this style.

Thor

Robert Johnson

Please do not speak bad of Ron Paul; you only make yourself look foolish. Ron Paul is a true Republican and that is why he won’t leave the GOP. Take a look at the history of the Republican Party and you will understand that the current Republican Party is full of nothing more than a bunch of Democrats posing as Republicans (RINO’s). True Republicans value Life, Liberty, Low Taxes, Limited Government, and Low Government Spending. Ronald Reagan anyone? Take a look at the so-called front runners..Pro-Choice, Amnesty for illegals, and tax increasers.

Americans, if you want the government to stay our of your lives and pockets and want to end the needless spending overseas, vote for Ron Paul.

Robert Johnson

Please do not speak bad of Ron Paul; you only make yourself look foolish. Ron Paul is a true Republican and that is why he won’t leave the GOP. Take a look at the history of the Republican Party and you will understand that the current Republican Party is full of nothing more than a bunch of Democrats posing as Republicans (RINO’s). True Republicans value Life, Liberty, Low Taxes, Limited Government, and Low Government Spending. Ronald Reagan anyone? Take a look at the so-called front runners..Pro-Choice, Amnesty for illegals, and tax increasers.

Americans, if you want the government to stay our of your lives and pockets and want to end the needless spending overseas, vote for Ron Paul.

Kyle

Where would you strike the balance between attempting to get things done in a corrupt system and alienating yourself from the system because you’re too idealistic, then, Paul?

Kyle

Where would you strike the balance between attempting to get things done in a corrupt system and alienating yourself from the system because you’re too idealistic, then, Paul?

Brad

He stands in the the same room but not in the same area as republicans he’s says blatantly that the republican party has lost it’s way. He runs on the republican ticket because if for some reason he does win the republican nomination he gets more vote’s why run as an independent if you can win the nomination for one of the top two party’s in the nation. I am against the 2 party system as much as the next educated person but it makes the most sense to say his motive’s lie with the neo conservatives is crazy look at his voting record he is what I like to call a palio conservative. He’s an old school republican it makes sense.

Brad

He stands in the the same room but not in the same area as republicans he’s says blatantly that the republican party has lost it’s way. He runs on the republican ticket because if for some reason he does win the republican nomination he gets more vote’s why run as an independent if you can win the nomination for one of the top two party’s in the nation. I am against the 2 party system as much as the next educated person but it makes the most sense to say his motive’s lie with the neo conservatives is crazy look at his voting record he is what I like to call a palio conservative. He’s an old school republican it makes sense.

Maestro

If you think Dr. Paul is unknown, you are sadly mistaken. Look around and pay attention once in a while. It wouldn’t hurt you to know that 50% of military donations go to Dr. Paul. I guess if the military knows about Dr. Paul, it doesn’t matter right? Their opinions don’t count?

Maestro

If you think Dr. Paul is unknown, you are sadly mistaken. Look around and pay attention once in a while. It wouldn’t hurt you to know that 50% of military donations go to Dr. Paul. I guess if the military knows about Dr. Paul, it doesn’t matter right? Their opinions don’t count?

Doug

What is your motive?

Doug

What is your motive?

KJ

In what way does Ron Paul “stand behind the administration’s countless failures?” You haven’t left the country yet, sir… Shall I say that you stand behind America’s failures as well?

KJ

In what way does Ron Paul “stand behind the administration’s countless failures?” You haven’t left the country yet, sir… Shall I say that you stand behind America’s failures as well?

David Rink

Ron Paul has made clear he’s not going to go third party because you can’t WIN if you go third party. He tried it in 1988 and lost. Only a fool would advise Paul to leave the GOP this time around.

David Rink

Ron Paul has made clear he’s not going to go third party because you can’t WIN if you go third party. He tried it in 1988 and lost. Only a fool would advise Paul to leave the GOP this time around.

paul revere II

Are you Kidding!?!?!?!

Thats compeletly wrong! He dosent stand behind anuthing the NeoCons stand for not a single thing!

Do your homework!

paul revere II

Are you Kidding!?!?!?!

Thats compeletly wrong! He dosent stand behind anuthing the NeoCons stand for not a single thing!

Do your homework!

Joe Lawson

The flaw is that we have two political parties …period. The idea that you have to be part of one party or the other to be good for the American people is idiotic. The truth is that the Democrat and Republican parties have shrunk to just about nothing. Most Americans are now Independent and the trend is growing. The Democrat controlled congress has a lower rating than President Bush!

Ron Paul is actually gaining serious traction in the election and he is getting support from lots of Democrats and independents and well as Republicans. A true peoples candidate. I know one thing the American people are sick and tired of the Bush/Clinton dynasties.

Joe Lawson

The flaw is that we have two political parties …period. The idea that you have to be part of one party or the other to be good for the American people is idiotic. The truth is that the Democrat and Republican parties have shrunk to just about nothing. Most Americans are now Independent and the trend is growing. The Democrat controlled congress has a lower rating than President Bush!

Ron Paul is actually gaining serious traction in the election and he is getting support from lots of Democrats and independents and well as Republicans. A true peoples candidate. I know one thing the American people are sick and tired of the Bush/Clinton dynasties.

Nathaniel

Ron Paul can only win the Presidency if he runs as a Republican. He has to. He does not support Bush, NAU, the UN, global government. He VOTED AGAINST the Iraw war, patriot act, and the Military Commissions act.

He is the real deal. If you do not believe me look at his record over the last 20 years.

Ron Paul is America’s last chance. He wants to abolish the IRS and all income taxes and replace them with NOTHING.

Nathaniel

Ron Paul can only win the Presidency if he runs as a Republican. He has to. He does not support Bush, NAU, the UN, global government. He VOTED AGAINST the Iraw war, patriot act, and the Military Commissions act.

He is the real deal. If you do not believe me look at his record over the last 20 years.

Ron Paul is America’s last chance. He wants to abolish the IRS and all income taxes and replace them with NOTHING.

Michelle Northrup

Parties are not churches or clubs, they are tools for leveraging values in government. The attitude expressed in this letter belies the problem with politics today – it is not that the party has done something wrong, it is that true conservatives stayed home and allowed those with very un-Republican ends to use the tool. I am a Jeffersonian Republican and that is MY party, and I will not give it up without a fight. Ron Paul is my weapon to take back the tool. So the Independents and Libertarians can sit in the corner on their bucket of principles and try to tackle this problem with an awl, or they can join and use a jackhammer to bring the country and the party back to it’s roots.

Michelle Northrup

Parties are not churches or clubs, they are tools for leveraging values in government. The attitude expressed in this letter belies the problem with politics today – it is not that the party has done something wrong, it is that true conservatives stayed home and allowed those with very un-Republican ends to use the tool. I am a Jeffersonian Republican and that is MY party, and I will not give it up without a fight. Ron Paul is my weapon to take back the tool. So the Independents and Libertarians can sit in the corner on their bucket of principles and try to tackle this problem with an awl, or they can join and use a jackhammer to bring the country and the party back to it’s roots.

mike

The Republican party left Ron Paul alone and holding the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Shame on ALL the other candidates for betraying the American people for their think-tank and secret society memberships!

mike

The Republican party left Ron Paul alone and holding the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Shame on ALL the other candidates for betraying the American people for their think-tank and secret society memberships!

Matt

Having run as a Libertarian candidate in 1988, Ron Paul has come to the realization that our current system so favors the 2 parties that it’s virtually impossible to win as a third party candidate.

Matt

Having run as a Libertarian candidate in 1988, Ron Paul has come to the realization that our current system so favors the 2 parties that it’s virtually impossible to win as a third party candidate.

gary wiley

Are you kidding? The ballots are set up for a two party system. One of the reasons Dr. Paul has stated for running as a republican is that it’s nearly impossible to get your name on the ballots as an independent. Even Ross Perot, who had a gigantic personal fortune, had trouble getting his name of the ballots. Do some homework!

gary wiley

Are you kidding? The ballots are set up for a two party system. One of the reasons Dr. Paul has stated for running as a republican is that it’s nearly impossible to get your name on the ballots as an independent. Even Ross Perot, who had a gigantic personal fortune, had trouble getting his name of the ballots. Do some homework!

Visaman27

You apparently don’t understand Ron Paul’s positions. The Republicans of now,(NeoCons) represent nothing of what Ron Paul stands for. He comes from the Reagan Republican mold.

Ron Paul voted against the war. He is still against the war. How is that standing behind this administrations countless failures.

Ron Paul does not advocate torture and has introduced legislation against it. How is that standing behind this administrations countless failures.

Ron Paul wants to abolish the IRS and the Federal Reserve and bring back the value of the dollar. He has wanted to do this for a long time. Bush has done nothing but devalue the dollar. How is that standing behind this administrations countless failures.

Ron Paul wants only to get the federal government out of our lives while this administration is doing everything that it can to invade your privacy. How is that standing behind this administrations countless failures.

Ron Paul has stood up against everyone running against him in the primaries about virtually everything that he stands for. They all want to continue what this administration is doing. Again, how is that standing behind this administrations countless failures?

Running as a Republican has also allowed Ron Paul to sidestep all the third party handicaps that have been put into place to keep us shackled to a two party system. Really, the parties don’t matter. They are just another way to keep the people of this country divided. If Ron Paul were a Democrat, I would still vote for him.

This one paragraph article is clearly misleading and could easily be taken as a hit piece. Please do some research before writing propaganda like this, or at least back up what you are saying with facts.

Visaman27

You apparently don’t understand Ron Paul’s positions. The Republicans of now,(NeoCons) represent nothing of what Ron Paul stands for. He comes from the Reagan Republican mold.

Ron Paul voted against the war. He is still against the war. How is that standing behind this administrations countless failures.

Ron Paul does not advocate torture and has introduced legislation against it. How is that standing behind this administrations countless failures.

Ron Paul wants to abolish the IRS and the Federal Reserve and bring back the value of the dollar. He has wanted to do this for a long time. Bush has done nothing but devalue the dollar. How is that standing behind this administrations countless failures.

Ron Paul wants only to get the federal government out of our lives while this administration is doing everything that it can to invade your privacy. How is that standing behind this administrations countless failures.

Ron Paul has stood up against everyone running against him in the primaries about virtually everything that he stands for. They all want to continue what this administration is doing. Again, how is that standing behind this administrations countless failures?

Running as a Republican has also allowed Ron Paul to sidestep all the third party handicaps that have been put into place to keep us shackled to a two party system. Really, the parties don’t matter. They are just another way to keep the people of this country divided. If Ron Paul were a Democrat, I would still vote for him.

This one paragraph article is clearly misleading and could easily be taken as a hit piece. Please do some research before writing propaganda like this, or at least back up what you are saying with facts.

Phil

Your logic and argument are incredibly weak. You don’t need to look much further than his voting record or his numerous speeches against the flawed foreign policy while it was being undertaken (Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLV7zDhKzDY ). As for not leaving the Republican party lets think about a parallel example. If your national leadership was making disastrous choices would you simply leave lest you appear “complicit”, or would you instead stay and fight what you believe to be wrong? Ron Paul’s actions and beliefs speak infinitely louder than any label.

Phil

Your logic and argument are incredibly weak. You don’t need to look much further than his voting record or his numerous speeches against the flawed foreign policy while it was being undertaken (Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLV7zDhKzDY ). As for not leaving the Republican party lets think about a parallel example. If your national leadership was making disastrous choices would you simply leave lest you appear “complicit”, or would you instead stay and fight what you believe to be wrong? Ron Paul’s actions and beliefs speak infinitely louder than any label.

crazychester

That isn’t a flaw as much as it is a necessity. The establishment has created very real roadblocks to 3rd party and independent candidates. Do you see any independents holding a place of importance on any committees?
Do you see them being allowed to introduce legislation?
They have convinced a large portion of America that we have a “two party system”. He certainly isn’t going to run as a Democrat. As for complicity, he has been the most outstanding vocal critic of this administration of any Republican. He has done this with his voice and his votes. GO RON!@

crazychester

That isn’t a flaw as much as it is a necessity. The establishment has created very real roadblocks to 3rd party and independent candidates. Do you see any independents holding a place of importance on any committees?
Do you see them being allowed to introduce legislation?
They have convinced a large portion of America that we have a “two party system”. He certainly isn’t going to run as a Democrat. As for complicity, he has been the most outstanding vocal critic of this administration of any Republican. He has done this with his voice and his votes. GO RON!@

Avery

Two points.

1) Ron Paul belonging in the GOP does not make him complicit in the administration’s antics. He has derided just about every decision that Bush has made since he has been in office.

2) He ran as an independent once before – didn’t go so well.

Avery

Two points.

1) Ron Paul belonging in the GOP does not make him complicit in the administration’s antics. He has derided just about every decision that Bush has made since he has been in office.

2) He ran as an independent once before – didn’t go so well.

Eric Daure

How does remaining in the party reflect complicity? Ron Paul has been extraordinarily, uniquely, volubly critical of the Bush/neo-con agenda currently steering his party – check youtube for his “neo-conned” speech before congress. Leaving the party would have hamstrung his power to get it away from the Bushies and back on track. It would also negate him as a viable Presidential candidate, since the deck is so unfairly stacked against 3rd parties and independents. Anyone with any powers of discernment who explores Ron Paul will quickly see his sincerity and purity of purpose shining through in his voting record and in the way he has lived his whole life. This article can only be the product of either a grievous lack of insight, or a cowardly and desperate wish to defame a truly heroic individual.

Eric Daure

How does remaining in the party reflect complicity? Ron Paul has been extraordinarily, uniquely, volubly critical of the Bush/neo-con agenda currently steering his party – check youtube for his “neo-conned” speech before congress. Leaving the party would have hamstrung his power to get it away from the Bushies and back on track. It would also negate him as a viable Presidential candidate, since the deck is so unfairly stacked against 3rd parties and independents. Anyone with any powers of discernment who explores Ron Paul will quickly see his sincerity and purity of purpose shining through in his voting record and in the way he has lived his whole life. This article can only be the product of either a grievous lack of insight, or a cowardly and desperate wish to defame a truly heroic individual.

Jared

Ummm call me crazy but he was the only House Republican to vote against the Iraq War authorization and the Patriot Act, and always votes against the high spending budgets that the admistrations proposes. I’d have to say he is polar opposites of the Bush administration.

Jared

Ummm call me crazy but he was the only House Republican to vote against the Iraq War authorization and the Patriot Act, and always votes against the high spending budgets that the admistrations proposes. I’d have to say he is polar opposites of the Bush administration.

atvdude

I choose to see it as Dr. Paul has choosen to STAY AND FIGHT FOR HIS PARTY… Rather than abandon it..

He has voted against ALL of BUSH/CHENEY adventurism and bloated excess…

That should tell one all they need to know…

Plus out of ANY candidate running for president this year on either ticket..heck on ANY ticket no American can be SURE of what ANY candidate will do once elected… as they all fall prey to MONEY & POWER..

All of them that is… cept for the good Dr. Ron Paul.. 20yrs AND NEVER CORRUPTED!! works for me!

atvdude

I choose to see it as Dr. Paul has choosen to STAY AND FIGHT FOR HIS PARTY… Rather than abandon it..

He has voted against ALL of BUSH/CHENEY adventurism and bloated excess…

That should tell one all they need to know…

Plus out of ANY candidate running for president this year on either ticket..heck on ANY ticket no American can be SURE of what ANY candidate will do once elected… as they all fall prey to MONEY & POWER..

All of them that is… cept for the good Dr. Ron Paul.. 20yrs AND NEVER CORRUPTED!! works for me!

Larry Gibbs

In the current state of politics, the title of Republican, Democrat or any other, has less meaning than in the past. Dr. Paul, is indeed in the Republican party.
However, instead of labeling someone by their party affiliation, they should be judged by their actions and voting record. Will they act in your best interest? This applies to any candidate, prior to voting for them.
For me, I am tired of voting for the lesser of two evils. Reviewing Dr. Paul’s positions, I agree with him on most issues. Changes are drastically needed and he will recieve my vote, regardless of party affiliation.
LG

Larry Gibbs

In the current state of politics, the title of Republican, Democrat or any other, has less meaning than in the past. Dr. Paul, is indeed in the Republican party.
However, instead of labeling someone by their party affiliation, they should be judged by their actions and voting record. Will they act in your best interest? This applies to any candidate, prior to voting for them.
For me, I am tired of voting for the lesser of two evils. Reviewing Dr. Paul’s positions, I agree with him on most issues. Changes are drastically needed and he will recieve my vote, regardless of party affiliation.
LG

Randall Anderson

In what way has Ron Paul EVER been “complicit” in anything the Bush administration has done? Evidently Mr. Trantow has never seen Dr. Paul’s voting record, the bills he has written or co-sponsored, or even heard a single one of his campaign speeches or those he has given in the House. If he had, Mr. Trantow would know that the statement above is utterly false. Dr. Paul has repeated told why leaving the GOP would not in any way increase his chances of becoming president. One only has to look at the last ten or so Presidential elections to understand that an independent virtually cannot get elected because the Democrats and the Republicans have billions of dollars of resources from wealthy groups and individuals backing them.

Dale Gregory

Ron Paul is a libertarian/constitutionalist, but more importantly he’s a great American running for President by speaking truth and honesty. Would you want him to run as a Democrat? OR would you prefer, as the Main Stream Media would, for him to run as a Libertarian and never get into a debate or even have a chance for people to hear his name, much less his message? I have to say that your remark that “His complicity reveals his true motives.” is completely lacking of any true thought.

Of course your one of the SHEEPLE in America that will vote for whoever Media Tells them to. (welcome to war with another third world country for absolutely no reason!)And when someone great come’s along who doesn’t want a warfare/welfare/police-state, you will call them crazy just as your told to. Now go graze with the rest of the Sheeple while true patiots fight to save what is left of your liberties and the Constitution that you wrongly assume still exist. BAAAHH BAAAAAHH

Google: Ron Paul
WWW. Ron Paul 2008. c o m
Dale in Oklahoma

Randall Anderson

In what way has Ron Paul EVER been “complicit” in anything the Bush administration has done? Evidently Mr. Trantow has never seen Dr. Paul’s voting record, the bills he has written or co-sponsored, or even heard a single one of his campaign speeches or those he has given in the House. If he had, Mr. Trantow would know that the statement above is utterly false. Dr. Paul has repeated told why leaving the GOP would not in any way increase his chances of becoming president. One only has to look at the last ten or so Presidential elections to understand that an independent virtually cannot get elected because the Democrats and the Republicans have billions of dollars of resources from wealthy groups and individuals backing them.

Dale Gregory

Ron Paul is a libertarian/constitutionalist, but more importantly he’s a great American running for President by speaking truth and honesty. Would you want him to run as a Democrat? OR would you prefer, as the Main Stream Media would, for him to run as a Libertarian and never get into a debate or even have a chance for people to hear his name, much less his message? I have to say that your remark that “His complicity reveals his true motives.” is completely lacking of any true thought.

Of course your one of the SHEEPLE in America that will vote for whoever Media Tells them to. (welcome to war with another third world country for absolutely no reason!)And when someone great come’s along who doesn’t want a warfare/welfare/police-state, you will call them crazy just as your told to. Now go graze with the rest of the Sheeple while true patiots fight to save what is left of your liberties and the Constitution that you wrongly assume still exist. BAAAHH BAAAAAHH

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Dale in Oklahoma

Joe

You mean to be electable? To make a difference in something that he does, and you should, care about?

Joe

You mean to be electable? To make a difference in something that he does, and you should, care about?

nathan

Complicity is voting for the Iraq war and “patriot act”.

Ron Paul’s true motive is to bring back the constitution and to reinvigorate the old right, who believes in individual liberty and a humble foreign policy. He votes accordingly.

nathan

Complicity is voting for the Iraq war and “patriot act”.

Ron Paul’s true motive is to bring back the constitution and to reinvigorate the old right, who believes in individual liberty and a humble foreign policy. He votes accordingly.

Democracy

The rebuttal to this piece has been stated by Paul himself each time someone asks him if he’s considered running third party:

Unfortunately, the election process isn’t very democratic today, and as such, it’s necessary to be on the bigger ticket. He is NOT accepting of the status quo in washington and the republican party. He has consistently stated that the party has “lost it’s way”. He’s trying to fix the damage they’ve done to it. This is better than giving up on his conservative roots. He’s trying to bring dem’s, repub’s, lib’s, and every other set of ideas to the table for what is best for the country. It’s called common sense. It’s about time!

Democracy

The rebuttal to this piece has been stated by Paul himself each time someone asks him if he’s considered running third party:

Unfortunately, the election process isn’t very democratic today, and as such, it’s necessary to be on the bigger ticket. He is NOT accepting of the status quo in washington and the republican party. He has consistently stated that the party has “lost it’s way”. He’s trying to fix the damage they’ve done to it. This is better than giving up on his conservative roots. He’s trying to bring dem’s, repub’s, lib’s, and every other set of ideas to the table for what is best for the country. It’s called common sense. It’s about time!

Mike

The USA is a two party state at this point (most points). Every Republican is not culpable for the actions of the insane Bush administration.

Paul did not vote for the “Patriot” Act or the war in Iraq but Clinton did. Is she complicit? Ron Paul is close to the complete opposite of the Bush administration while Clinton is Bush but slightly to the left. With Clinton we still get the war but also health care which is better than just the war I guess except we still have to pay for both. Bush is pro big government Paul is ANTI and he is trying to shape one of the parties because that is really all you can do in the USA. You pick a party in which your voice will resonate loudest and try to get your message heard.

Here is a Youtube video from 2002 Paul outlines exactly how badly things will go in Iraq before we go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLV7zDhKzDY
Doesn’t seem like standing behind Bush to me. The 51m people who voted for Bush again in 2004 are far more complicit than Paul.

I suggest you spend some time researching the candidates from both parties before blindly asserting that the D is some how superior to the R or vice versa.

By the way what are his true motives this sentence made no sense.

Mike

The USA is a two party state at this point (most points). Every Republican is not culpable for the actions of the insane Bush administration.

Paul did not vote for the “Patriot” Act or the war in Iraq but Clinton did. Is she complicit? Ron Paul is close to the complete opposite of the Bush administration while Clinton is Bush but slightly to the left. With Clinton we still get the war but also health care which is better than just the war I guess except we still have to pay for both. Bush is pro big government Paul is ANTI and he is trying to shape one of the parties because that is really all you can do in the USA. You pick a party in which your voice will resonate loudest and try to get your message heard.

Here is a Youtube video from 2002 Paul outlines exactly how badly things will go in Iraq before we go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLV7zDhKzDY
Doesn’t seem like standing behind Bush to me. The 51m people who voted for Bush again in 2004 are far more complicit than Paul.

I suggest you spend some time researching the candidates from both parties before blindly asserting that the D is some how superior to the R or vice versa.

By the way what are his true motives this sentence made no sense.

Langston

Why should Ron Paul leave the Republican Party? Why shouldn’t he take that party to the wood shed and clean it up. That would be the best thing anyone could do for America. The Democrats certainly won’t do it. They have their own problems.

Langston

Why should Ron Paul leave the Republican Party? Why shouldn’t he take that party to the wood shed and clean it up. That would be the best thing anyone could do for America. The Democrats certainly won’t do it. They have their own problems.

John

Paul – Look closely and you’ll see that there is no difference between Democrats and Republicans but a few tweaks on a few issues. The 08 election, to me, is about restoring the arrangement between We The People and our government, as defined by our Constitution. I fear that We no longer rule. It’s simple: Ron Paul represents the people becuase he seeks to restore our social, economic and civil liberties. The rest of the candidates seek to ensure government power and promote its expansion. I urge you to reframe your left vs. right thinking with people vs. government. Do that and you’ll understand why so many are so passionate about Ron Paul.

John

Paul – Look closely and you’ll see that there is no difference between Democrats and Republicans but a few tweaks on a few issues. The 08 election, to me, is about restoring the arrangement between We The People and our government, as defined by our Constitution. I fear that We no longer rule. It’s simple: Ron Paul represents the people becuase he seeks to restore our social, economic and civil liberties. The rest of the candidates seek to ensure government power and promote its expansion. I urge you to reframe your left vs. right thinking with people vs. government. Do that and you’ll understand why so many are so passionate about Ron Paul.

Nicholas Potter

Ron Paul has not accepted or supported this administration in nearly anything they have done. Ron Paul spoke out against our wars. He did so before any of the democratic candidates voted in favor of the war. Ron Paul calles out for peace in a choirs of democratic and republican voices singing for war.If that is supporting the administration, then I guess he is being complicit…

In a 2 party system, you have to pick one. Ron Paul is a fiscal conservative, and truly a classical liberal. Think beyond your party, and look at the person/issue.

Nicholas Potter

Ron Paul has not accepted or supported this administration in nearly anything they have done. Ron Paul spoke out against our wars. He did so before any of the democratic candidates voted in favor of the war. Ron Paul calles out for peace in a choirs of democratic and republican voices singing for war.If that is supporting the administration, then I guess he is being complicit…

In a 2 party system, you have to pick one. Ron Paul is a fiscal conservative, and truly a classical liberal. Think beyond your party, and look at the person/issue.

Steven T. Cramer

Ron Paul has been the most outspoken congressman against the current administration’s policies of anyone in DC.

Why should he leave the Republican party when he is the one that truly stands for limited government and the constitution. Those that don’t stand for a limited constitutional government should all be kicked out. And that is what we, Ron Paul supporters, plan to do!

I am glad you see Dr. Paul “as the only one who “makes any sense.” I hope you will support us in our efforts to take back the GOP!

Thanks!

Steven T. Cramer

Ron Paul has been the most outspoken congressman against the current administration’s policies of anyone in DC.

Why should he leave the Republican party when he is the one that truly stands for limited government and the constitution. Those that don’t stand for a limited constitutional government should all be kicked out. And that is what we, Ron Paul supporters, plan to do!

I am glad you see Dr. Paul “as the only one who “makes any sense.” I hope you will support us in our efforts to take back the GOP!

Thanks!

Paul Breed

I am a staunch Ron Paul supporter. Simply if anyone is in a position to judge the viability of running a third party presidential campaign it is Ron Paul who ran as a third party in 1988. He knows the advantages and disadvantages of such an approach and sees a opportunity for personal success and the opportunity for change running as a republican.
Ron Paul is like the rest of Americans in that he has been forced to choose between republican and democratic parties as to which is a better fit for his/our beliefs. No currently running candidate exactly matches the republican or democrat party line. They differentiate themselves from it to separate themselves from the pack Ron Paul believes more in the republican party at least as it was known as recently as 2000 then any other candiate. He believes in what bush campaigned for smaller government, reductions in taxes, and a constitutional approach.
Ron Paul differs from the pack of republicans and from the democrats where practicality and the constitution decrees that he must. The republican party didn’t always possess a complete lack of sense and neither did the democrats.

Paul Breed

I am a staunch Ron Paul supporter. Simply if anyone is in a position to judge the viability of running a third party presidential campaign it is Ron Paul who ran as a third party in 1988. He knows the advantages and disadvantages of such an approach and sees a opportunity for personal success and the opportunity for change running as a republican.
Ron Paul is like the rest of Americans in that he has been forced to choose between republican and democratic parties as to which is a better fit for his/our beliefs. No currently running candidate exactly matches the republican or democrat party line. They differentiate themselves from it to separate themselves from the pack Ron Paul believes more in the republican party at least as it was known as recently as 2000 then any other candiate. He believes in what bush campaigned for smaller government, reductions in taxes, and a constitutional approach.
Ron Paul differs from the pack of republicans and from the democrats where practicality and the constitution decrees that he must. The republican party didn’t always possess a complete lack of sense and neither did the democrats.

Savannah

Don’t be obtuse. He’s running as a Republican because a third party candidate has virtually no chance of winning.

Savannah

Don’t be obtuse. He’s running as a Republican because a third party candidate has virtually no chance of winning.

Benjamin Vander Jagt

As he has pointed out in the past, the Republican Party has lost its way, and he is a Republican in the way the Party is supposed to be. Similarly, the USA has lost its way, and he hasn’t left the USA, which I guess also reveals his true motives.

Benjamin Vander Jagt

As he has pointed out in the past, the Republican Party has lost its way, and he is a Republican in the way the Party is supposed to be. Similarly, the USA has lost its way, and he hasn’t left the USA, which I guess also reveals his true motives.

Bill

Actually, he ran for President previously under the Libertarian Party. He has realized that the odds are stacked against third parties and speaks out against it, but given the situation has decided that trying to re-claim the Republican Party from the neocons is how he can have the greatest impact.

bill hicks

Ron Paul voted against the war in iraq and against the patriot ac. …how is that standing behind the republican party? Stop trying to smear Ron Paul

Bill

Actually, he ran for President previously under the Libertarian Party. He has realized that the odds are stacked against third parties and speaks out against it, but given the situation has decided that trying to re-claim the Republican Party from the neocons is how he can have the greatest impact.

bill hicks

Ron Paul voted against the war in iraq and against the patriot ac. …how is that standing behind the republican party? Stop trying to smear Ron Paul

Ryan

Paul perhaps you should stop commenting on politics since clearly you don’t lead to read. Ron Paul was a Republican when the neoconservatives were still Trotskyists.

Aside from the correct definition of Republican, there’s a matter of practical significance. Would you suggest Paul run as a Democrat when he’s clearly a traditional Republican? Or would you suggest he run as an independent, where the system is biased against him and he has no chance of winning.

Don’t you think it’s more important to take back a major party from the fringes of hard-Wilsonianism to the libertarian ideals of Barry Goldwater?

And lastly, Paul has never stood behind the President. Rather he has attacked his policies over and over and over. Haven’t you listened to anything he’s said?

What are you trying to say anyway, it makes no sense. Why does the Denver Post allow people like you to post their illogical pointless opinions?

Ryan

Paul perhaps you should stop commenting on politics since clearly you don’t lead to read. Ron Paul was a Republican when the neoconservatives were still Trotskyists.

Aside from the correct definition of Republican, there’s a matter of practical significance. Would you suggest Paul run as a Democrat when he’s clearly a traditional Republican? Or would you suggest he run as an independent, where the system is biased against him and he has no chance of winning.

Don’t you think it’s more important to take back a major party from the fringes of hard-Wilsonianism to the libertarian ideals of Barry Goldwater?

And lastly, Paul has never stood behind the President. Rather he has attacked his policies over and over and over. Haven’t you listened to anything he’s said?

What are you trying to say anyway, it makes no sense. Why does the Denver Post allow people like you to post their illogical pointless opinions?

art

Paul Trantow is ignorant of the facts. Ron Paul has NOT stood behind the President’s failures. This is the reason why so many Republicans shun Ron Paul – he holds true to his belief in the Constitution, even if that means he is the only Republican voting against a bill in Washington (which happens frequently).

Paul Trantow’s claims have no basis or merit whatsoever.

Ron has refused to agree to support any Republican nominee who continues Bush’s disastrous policies. It should be clear from an examination of Ron Paul’s 20-year record that he is a man of honor and truth and intelligence.

art

Paul Trantow is ignorant of the facts. Ron Paul has NOT stood behind the President’s failures. This is the reason why so many Republicans shun Ron Paul – he holds true to his belief in the Constitution, even if that means he is the only Republican voting against a bill in Washington (which happens frequently).

Paul Trantow’s claims have no basis or merit whatsoever.

Ron has refused to agree to support any Republican nominee who continues Bush’s disastrous policies. It should be clear from an examination of Ron Paul’s 20-year record that he is a man of honor and truth and intelligence.

Robert

Ron Paul eptomizes what a Republican should be, not like the current administration, and not like the other Republican candidates. He has dissented on every mistake that the current administration has made, including the occupation of Iraq. I changed my party from Democrat to Republican so that I can support Dr. Paul in the primaries, and if he gets the nomination, I’m seriously considering remaining a Republican, because of the genuine Republican values that I didn’t realize existed before Ron Paul came into my life.

Robert

Ron Paul eptomizes what a Republican should be, not like the current administration, and not like the other Republican candidates. He has dissented on every mistake that the current administration has made, including the occupation of Iraq. I changed my party from Democrat to Republican so that I can support Dr. Paul in the primaries, and if he gets the nomination, I’m seriously considering remaining a Republican, because of the genuine Republican values that I didn’t realize existed before Ron Paul came into my life.

nick

I think its the opposite, he has hope the GOP will comeback to its roots. and he is no sell out.

nick

I think its the opposite, he has hope the GOP will comeback to its roots. and he is no sell out.

Frank Grove

Why the deletion of pertinent commentary?

Frank Grove

Why the deletion of pertinent commentary?

J707

lol, The first problem with this writing is that it fails to recognize an increasingly important reality in our political age: The parties dont matter- the candidates and their ACTUAL ACTIONS do.

To insinuate that George W. Bush and his administration personify all that is Republican shows some ignorance- both as to what conservative, traditional Republicanism IS and as to how displeased so many registered longtime Republicans are and have been with this administration. To take the position that anyone registered as a Republican stands by and approves of the actions of any other Republican is simply ridiculous.

By this logic, Barack Obama approves of and “stands behind” Senator Robert Byrd who is a former klansman…and he must “stand behind” the blatantly racist and segregationist policies of Democrats in the 50s and 60s. Frankly I dont think Obama has a framed picture of George Wallace on his wall unless its to throw darts at.

Ron Paul has vehemently opposed from the beginning the Iraq war, big-government, drug prohibition, runaway fiat currency and central banks, subsidizing, lobbyist pandering, and the like. This sets him apart from the current media-favorite so-called “Republicans”- who have traditionally been against most of the aforementioned policies. Would you rather he register as a Democrat…even though his policies are WILDLY out of step with the current norm of THAT party as well?

Focus on the candidates and the issues, not the almost completely irrelevant parties.

J707

lol, The first problem with this writing is that it fails to recognize an increasingly important reality in our political age: The parties dont matter- the candidates and their ACTUAL ACTIONS do.

To insinuate that George W. Bush and his administration personify all that is Republican shows some ignorance- both as to what conservative, traditional Republicanism IS and as to how displeased so many registered longtime Republicans are and have been with this administration. To take the position that anyone registered as a Republican stands by and approves of the actions of any other Republican is simply ridiculous.

By this logic, Barack Obama approves of and “stands behind” Senator Robert Byrd who is a former klansman…and he must “stand behind” the blatantly racist and segregationist policies of Democrats in the 50s and 60s. Frankly I dont think Obama has a framed picture of George Wallace on his wall unless its to throw darts at.

Ron Paul has vehemently opposed from the beginning the Iraq war, big-government, drug prohibition, runaway fiat currency and central banks, subsidizing, lobbyist pandering, and the like. This sets him apart from the current media-favorite so-called “Republicans”- who have traditionally been against most of the aforementioned policies. Would you rather he register as a Democrat…even though his policies are WILDLY out of step with the current norm of THAT party as well?

Focus on the candidates and the issues, not the almost completely irrelevant parties.

Mark

Paul OPPOSES nearly all of what this administration has done. You don’t have to leave the party to oppose what the administration does. You clearly are misinformed,

Mark

Paul OPPOSES nearly all of what this administration has done. You don’t have to leave the party to oppose what the administration does. You clearly are misinformed,

Jeff Molby

I don’t understand how you can say that, Paul.

He is openly and directly hostile to many of the administrations policies. In fact, he just introduced a bill the other day that would repeal much of what the neocons have done. He’s simply trying to unseat them and return the party to its roots.

Jeff Molby

I don’t understand how you can say that, Paul.

He is openly and directly hostile to many of the administrations policies. In fact, he just introduced a bill the other day that would repeal much of what the neocons have done. He’s simply trying to unseat them and return the party to its roots.

Scott

The poster shows extreme ignorance as to how our two-party system works.

Ron Paul cannot run as a third party candidate. Our system gives third parties no chance whatsoever.

Ron Paul cannot run as a Democrat, because he is a traditional conservative.

The only choice for him is the Republican party. If the poster had actually bothered to listen to Ron Paul speak about the issue on numerous occasions… his view is that the party has been hijacked by neo-conservatives. He would like to return the party to its traditional roots.

In other words… the Republican party itself has never been the problem. The neo-cons have been.

What does Mr. Trantow suggest Ron Paul do in order to have a viable shot at the presidency? I see no other reasonable course for him to take.

Scott

The poster shows extreme ignorance as to how our two-party system works.

Ron Paul cannot run as a third party candidate. Our system gives third parties no chance whatsoever.

Ron Paul cannot run as a Democrat, because he is a traditional conservative.

The only choice for him is the Republican party. If the poster had actually bothered to listen to Ron Paul speak about the issue on numerous occasions… his view is that the party has been hijacked by neo-conservatives. He would like to return the party to its traditional roots.

In other words… the Republican party itself has never been the problem. The neo-cons have been.

What does Mr. Trantow suggest Ron Paul do in order to have a viable shot at the presidency? I see no other reasonable course for him to take.

Um What? Ron paul voted against the war in Iraq from the beginning. He voted against continuing funding the war.

Please do tell which failed bush policies Paul continues to support?

Peter

Ron Paul does not stand behind anything except the constitution. He is a breath of fresh air compaired to the neocon Republicains.

Peter

Ron Paul does not stand behind anything except the constitution. He is a breath of fresh air compaired to the neocon Republicains.

George

You have to be kidding me. He is a Republican in name only. He criticizes nearly every one of Bush’s policies, and remains in the party only to gain access to debates and other major political forums.

George

You have to be kidding me. He is a Republican in name only. He criticizes nearly every one of Bush’s policies, and remains in the party only to gain access to debates and other major political forums.

Michael

Ron Paul ran as a Libertarian in ’88. The way our iditic campaign system is set up in this country, there is NO WAY a 3rd party candidate could have a chance of winning. If you think Ron Paul is not a straight shooter and has hidden agenda’s, you have not done your homework before making a comments like that. The only complicity taking place is by both parties letting this insane and misled war go on! GW is going full blast and taking us into even more perilous waters and the Dems that we voted in are not even making an attempt at reeling Bush in as promised! NO ONE BUT RON PAU has made a clear and precise stand against this war. He vigorously fought and voted against it in Congress, the others DID NOT. Do some reading on RP and you will find a rare politician that is a true public servant! A very rare, once in a great while politician! Think for yourselves folks!

www RonPaul2008 com

Thanks for reading my long post.

Michael

Ron Paul ran as a Libertarian in ’88. The way our iditic campaign system is set up in this country, there is NO WAY a 3rd party candidate could have a chance of winning. If you think Ron Paul is not a straight shooter and has hidden agenda’s, you have not done your homework before making a comments like that. The only complicity taking place is by both parties letting this insane and misled war go on! GW is going full blast and taking us into even more perilous waters and the Dems that we voted in are not even making an attempt at reeling Bush in as promised! NO ONE BUT RON PAU has made a clear and precise stand against this war. He vigorously fought and voted against it in Congress, the others DID NOT. Do some reading on RP and you will find a rare politician that is a true public servant! A very rare, once in a great while politician! Think for yourselves folks!

www RonPaul2008 com

Thanks for reading my long post.

Ryan from Philadelphia

Ron Paul defends the idea of a strong Republic, from which we were founded. He agrees with limited government / pro-life views. And Dr. Paul has voted against the war, raising taxes and anything un-Constitutional.This is a man who deserves presidency by default.

Ryan from Philadelphia

Ron Paul defends the idea of a strong Republic, from which we were founded. He agrees with limited government / pro-life views. And Dr. Paul has voted against the war, raising taxes and anything un-Constitutional.This is a man who deserves presidency by default.

Henry Miller

Ron Paul hasn’t left the Republican Party for the simple reason that he really is a Republican. In fact, he’s the only real Republican in the pack–the rest of them, the “neocons,” may call themselves “Republicans,” but their political and social philosophies couldn’t be further from the Party’s historical basis. Dr Paul is the only candidate of his party who truly believes, like Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan, in limited government, international non-intervention, and fiscal conservatism.

No, Dr Paul, hasn’t left the Republican Party–the other candidates did and stole the Party’s name on their way out.

Henry Miller

Ron Paul hasn’t left the Republican Party for the simple reason that he really is a Republican. In fact, he’s the only real Republican in the pack–the rest of them, the “neocons,” may call themselves “Republicans,” but their political and social philosophies couldn’t be further from the Party’s historical basis. Dr Paul is the only candidate of his party who truly believes, like Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan, in limited government, international non-intervention, and fiscal conservatism.

No, Dr Paul, hasn’t left the Republican Party–the other candidates did and stole the Party’s name on their way out.

Ray

Actually he has left before, he ran for president as a libertarian in 1988. The reason he is running as a republican is that it is very hard to get on the ballots in all 50 states, and even when you do you are not allowed in the presidential debates.

Ray

Actually he has left before, he ran for president as a libertarian in 1988. The reason he is running as a republican is that it is very hard to get on the ballots in all 50 states, and even when you do you are not allowed in the presidential debates.

H. Bernard

As a republican who left the party I had been proud to belong to for most of my adult life, I was excited to return to it in order to vote for a TRUE conservative. I’ve looked at Ron Paul’s record and I think his true motives are simply to get elected so he can get our country back on track. I sure would like the author to have pointed out ANYTHING that Ron Paul has done or said that supports this administration and the “status quo”. As he has said on several occasions, if something is broken, you FIX it! It will take SACRIFICE for us to fix the problems that BOTH PARTIES have created for us. Without principled men like Dr. Paul doing what is RIGHT, we will continue on this trail to disaster no matter which party is involved.

The past 10 years I have seen the partisan divide get ever wider. In the mean-time, the power has only shifted back and forth between the parties to support one group of socialite environmentalists with their hands out on the left and another group of corporate oil-hungry monopolists with their hands out on the right. When I started hearing libertarian candidates say that the war was just because of the Jihad against America, I knew that the only way they would ever be able to compete at a national level is to start sounding ‘mainstream’. I think we’re finding that Ron Paul’s adherence to the constitution and his desire to return the country’s power back to the people is a lot more mainstream that anyone at the heads of either party would like to admit!

H. Bernard

As a republican who left the party I had been proud to belong to for most of my adult life, I was excited to return to it in order to vote for a TRUE conservative. I’ve looked at Ron Paul’s record and I think his true motives are simply to get elected so he can get our country back on track. I sure would like the author to have pointed out ANYTHING that Ron Paul has done or said that supports this administration and the “status quo”. As he has said on several occasions, if something is broken, you FIX it! It will take SACRIFICE for us to fix the problems that BOTH PARTIES have created for us. Without principled men like Dr. Paul doing what is RIGHT, we will continue on this trail to disaster no matter which party is involved.

The past 10 years I have seen the partisan divide get ever wider. In the mean-time, the power has only shifted back and forth between the parties to support one group of socialite environmentalists with their hands out on the left and another group of corporate oil-hungry monopolists with their hands out on the right. When I started hearing libertarian candidates say that the war was just because of the Jihad against America, I knew that the only way they would ever be able to compete at a national level is to start sounding ‘mainstream’. I think we’re finding that Ron Paul’s adherence to the constitution and his desire to return the country’s power back to the people is a lot more mainstream that anyone at the heads of either party would like to admit!

Steve Kwon

Running on the Republican ticket doesn’t mean he is standing behind the administration at all. He is a traditional Republican with small government and libertarian principles, trying to rebuild the Robert Taft/ Barry Goldwater flank of the party. Ron Paul running in the Republican Party has been great in initiationg debate about the war and other important issues.

Steve Kwon

Running on the Republican ticket doesn’t mean he is standing behind the administration at all. He is a traditional Republican with small government and libertarian principles, trying to rebuild the Robert Taft/ Barry Goldwater flank of the party. Ron Paul running in the Republican Party has been great in initiationg debate about the war and other important issues.

John Biehn

“He hasn’t left the Republican Party.”

That’s right. He is one of the very few true conservatives left in Congress. The fact that he hasn’t left despite what has been done to the party’s image is admirable. If anyone should have left the Republican Party- it’s GWB and the rest of the NeoCons.

That’s a very untrue statement. Ron Paul has voted against the official party line on countless occasions. Ever heard of Dr. No? He is the poster boy for non-complicity and way of principles, which incidentaly is the main reason for his wild popularity. Especially when you contrast his congressional record with that of his colleagues and their sub-20% approval rating.

John Biehn

“He hasn’t left the Republican Party.”

That’s right. He is one of the very few true conservatives left in Congress. The fact that he hasn’t left despite what has been done to the party’s image is admirable. If anyone should have left the Republican Party- it’s GWB and the rest of the NeoCons.

That’s a very untrue statement. Ron Paul has voted against the official party line on countless occasions. Ever heard of Dr. No? He is the poster boy for non-complicity and way of principles, which incidentaly is the main reason for his wild popularity. Especially when you contrast his congressional record with that of his colleagues and their sub-20% approval rating.

Ken Sturzenacker

Paul Trantow should check his facts before he writes letters to editors. Ron Paul was a Republican in Congress before George Bush got elected president. Far from standing behind “this administration’s countless failures” – a term which expresses Trantow’s opinion – Ron Paul has been the most vocal Republican critic of President Bush’s policies, and often the only Republican critic.
Ron Paul voted against: the Patriot Act, the war in Iraq, the Military Commissions Act, the No Child Left Behind Act, the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, to name just a few. Ron Paul wants to bring the troops home now, phase out Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in favor of private alternatives, get rid of the Federal Reserve and its inflationary counterfeiting, repeal the 16th Amendment to get rid of both the federal income tax and the IRS, and put an end to the departments of education and agriculture, among others.
In light of that, Trantow’s final sentence, “His complicity reveals his true motives”, is sheer nonsense.
Ken Sturzenacker, Bethlehem, PA

Ken Sturzenacker

Paul Trantow should check his facts before he writes letters to editors. Ron Paul was a Republican in Congress before George Bush got elected president. Far from standing behind “this administration’s countless failures” – a term which expresses Trantow’s opinion – Ron Paul has been the most vocal Republican critic of President Bush’s policies, and often the only Republican critic.
Ron Paul voted against: the Patriot Act, the war in Iraq, the Military Commissions Act, the No Child Left Behind Act, the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, to name just a few. Ron Paul wants to bring the troops home now, phase out Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in favor of private alternatives, get rid of the Federal Reserve and its inflationary counterfeiting, repeal the 16th Amendment to get rid of both the federal income tax and the IRS, and put an end to the departments of education and agriculture, among others.
In light of that, Trantow’s final sentence, “His complicity reveals his true motives”, is sheer nonsense.
Ken Sturzenacker, Bethlehem, PA

donnie k

I frankly do not care WHAT party he’s running for. There is one incredibly important issue that automaticly wins my vote, and as long as this issue stays on his agenda, he will get my vote, even if I didn’t like the rest of his agenda. Meaning if I hated everything about him, and he still had this one key issue in his agenda, he’d still get my vote, because no one else seems to care about it at all, and they ARE above and beyond all, the two MOST important issues. What are they? No to national I.D. and no to the american union. I mean really, I don’t want to spend “ameros”, and it is nothing less than a complete breech of our constition to even suggest that I be required to carry a national I.D. This is friggen america..50 states.. no more no less. Anyone who really meant all the crap they spew about loving this country and it’s constition should be friggen voting for ron paul, because it’s about to get tossed. Don’t believe it? google real id. google the amero. the north american union. they did it in europe, you don’t think they’ll do it here? Ron paul is the only one who says no to both, and that by default should be an automatic vote for him from anyone with half a brain. All these other issues, are truly seconday in my opinion. (though they are important.. but without a firm standing on the united states remaining a free nation, answerable to no other outside entity or union, then they are meaningless issues anyway. At some point down the line these issues could end up being decided for us by a continental union instead of us..(you remember..we the people?)

donnie k

I frankly do not care WHAT party he’s running for. There is one incredibly important issue that automaticly wins my vote, and as long as this issue stays on his agenda, he will get my vote, even if I didn’t like the rest of his agenda. Meaning if I hated everything about him, and he still had this one key issue in his agenda, he’d still get my vote, because no one else seems to care about it at all, and they ARE above and beyond all, the two MOST important issues. What are they? No to national I.D. and no to the american union. I mean really, I don’t want to spend “ameros”, and it is nothing less than a complete breech of our constition to even suggest that I be required to carry a national I.D. This is friggen america..50 states.. no more no less. Anyone who really meant all the crap they spew about loving this country and it’s constition should be friggen voting for ron paul, because it’s about to get tossed. Don’t believe it? google real id. google the amero. the north american union. they did it in europe, you don’t think they’ll do it here? Ron paul is the only one who says no to both, and that by default should be an automatic vote for him from anyone with half a brain. All these other issues, are truly seconday in my opinion. (though they are important.. but without a firm standing on the united states remaining a free nation, answerable to no other outside entity or union, then they are meaningless issues anyway. At some point down the line these issues could end up being decided for us by a continental union instead of us..(you remember..we the people?)

joe smith

Wow way to close the case detective lol. There could be no other reason for staying in the republican party, none at all. It might be that only a republican or democrat has any chance of winning, that is why he stays republican and seeks the nomination. Hes said many times that the democratic process for 3rd party candidates is very unfair and not worth while attempting.

joe smith

Wow way to close the case detective lol. There could be no other reason for staying in the republican party, none at all. It might be that only a republican or democrat has any chance of winning, that is why he stays republican and seeks the nomination. Hes said many times that the democratic process for 3rd party candidates is very unfair and not worth while attempting.

abe

lol, looks like someone hasn’t checked Ron pauls voting record. He’s been fighting an uphill battle in congress for awhile now, being outnumbered by the Bush neocons and all. He votes against most of their garbage, always has. Establishment Democrats and Republicans gaves us the patriot act and the Iraq war, something Paul voting against.

Do some simple research before putting out such garbage.

abe

lol, looks like someone hasn’t checked Ron pauls voting record. He’s been fighting an uphill battle in congress for awhile now, being outnumbered by the Bush neocons and all. He votes against most of their garbage, always has. Establishment Democrats and Republicans gaves us the patriot act and the Iraq war, something Paul voting against.

Do some simple research before putting out such garbage.

Paul F

Ron Paul is right when he says the republican party has lost its way. The fundamentals of the party- low taxes, small government, non-interventionism and basic christian values- are what Ron Paul really stands for. Can the same be said of Rudy or Fred? The Republican image has been heavily scarred by the legacy of Bush, but voters would do well to realise that neo-conservatism is the real evil here and not Republicanism. If you believe in Republican values still but believe America deserves better than Bush and Cheney style politics you really only have one choice. That choice is Ron Paul.

Paul F

Ron Paul is right when he says the republican party has lost its way. The fundamentals of the party- low taxes, small government, non-interventionism and basic christian values- are what Ron Paul really stands for. Can the same be said of Rudy or Fred? The Republican image has been heavily scarred by the legacy of Bush, but voters would do well to realise that neo-conservatism is the real evil here and not Republicanism. If you believe in Republican values still but believe America deserves better than Bush and Cheney style politics you really only have one choice. That choice is Ron Paul.

RichiePoo

Bah! Ron Paul has stated numerous times that the Republican Party has left it’s roots. As he sees it, the neo-cons have overrun the party, and it is they who should be called something different. Furthermore, as Ron Paul has pointed out, the system does not allow a non-Republican/Democrat candidate to win a general election. Anyone who thinks otherwise does not have a firm grasp on political reality.

RichiePoo

Bah! Ron Paul has stated numerous times that the Republican Party has left it’s roots. As he sees it, the neo-cons have overrun the party, and it is they who should be called something different. Furthermore, as Ron Paul has pointed out, the system does not allow a non-Republican/Democrat candidate to win a general election. Anyone who thinks otherwise does not have a firm grasp on political reality.

Jason

Thats a dumb statement. So all Christians support abortion clinics bombers because they didnt leave the faith? Theres no room for disagreement in the Republican Party? What happened to working from within to cause change? Please think more.

Jason

Thats a dumb statement. So all Christians support abortion clinics bombers because they didnt leave the faith? Theres no room for disagreement in the Republican Party? What happened to working from within to cause change? Please think more.

AW

If you have ever listened to Ron Paul before criticizing him you would realize why he is still in the Republican Party. He would run as a 3rd party candidate, but they can’t even get into the debates and it is near impossible to win an election without millions upon millions of dollars. And if you have ever heard him talk, he openly criticizes the current administration. I am amazed at how ignorant you are. I am amazed that you criticize him before learning anything about him, because his main policies are in direct conflict with both the current administration’s and the other republican candidates’ policies.

AW

If you have ever listened to Ron Paul before criticizing him you would realize why he is still in the Republican Party. He would run as a 3rd party candidate, but they can’t even get into the debates and it is near impossible to win an election without millions upon millions of dollars. And if you have ever heard him talk, he openly criticizes the current administration. I am amazed at how ignorant you are. I am amazed that you criticize him before learning anything about him, because his main policies are in direct conflict with both the current administration’s and the other republican candidates’ policies.

Rich

Ron Paul’s refusal to leave the Republican party has nothing to do with complicity in the Bush Administration’s failures. Paul stands for what Republicanism used to mean: smaller government, free markets, personal liberty and fiscal responsibility.

If we’re going to start attacking candidates for the political party they’re trying to save, why not implicate Dennis Kucinich for Nancy Pelosi’s abysmal job performance and her blocking of impeachment proceedings. Doesn’t make much sense does it?

Rich

Ron Paul’s refusal to leave the Republican party has nothing to do with complicity in the Bush Administration’s failures. Paul stands for what Republicanism used to mean: smaller government, free markets, personal liberty and fiscal responsibility.

If we’re going to start attacking candidates for the political party they’re trying to save, why not implicate Dennis Kucinich for Nancy Pelosi’s abysmal job performance and her blocking of impeachment proceedings. Doesn’t make much sense does it?

Fred Childress

Ron Paul is also a member of the Libertarian Party.
Ron Paul’s choice to stay with the Republican Party as a congressman and candidate reveals that he is a pragmatic person. He knows the system has been rigged by the duopoly parites, and the only way for his voice to be heard is to represent one of them. They are nothing but two sides of the same coin.

Fred Childress

Ron Paul is also a member of the Libertarian Party.
Ron Paul’s choice to stay with the Republican Party as a congressman and candidate reveals that he is a pragmatic person. He knows the system has been rigged by the duopoly parites, and the only way for his voice to be heard is to represent one of them. They are nothing but two sides of the same coin.

John

Give me a break. Ron Paul is from the traditional conservative wing of the republican party. Making a run as an independent is suicide, and he is much more in line with the republican side than the democratic side, so he is where he needs to be. Because he is where he is doesn’t mean he accepts their positions. He has clearly stated that the republican party has lost its way and that he would not support another republican candidate if they didn’t stand for the things he does. Period.

John

Give me a break. Ron Paul is from the traditional conservative wing of the republican party. Making a run as an independent is suicide, and he is much more in line with the republican side than the democratic side, so he is where he needs to be. Because he is where he is doesn’t mean he accepts their positions. He has clearly stated that the republican party has lost its way and that he would not support another republican candidate if they didn’t stand for the things he does. Period.

David Nehme

Standing behind the administration? There are a lot of democrats that stand behind this administration more than Ron Paul. Did you here any of Ron Paul’s speeches in Congress back in 2003 before the war started, and for curring the funding after it started? You may honestly disagree with him, but you can’t honestly say he is standing by the administration.

David Nehme

Standing behind the administration? There are a lot of democrats that stand behind this administration more than Ron Paul. Did you here any of Ron Paul’s speeches in Congress back in 2003 before the war started, and for curring the funding after it started? You may honestly disagree with him, but you can’t honestly say he is standing by the administration.

I.L. Ike Truth

I do not know if this is one of Ron Paul’s motives, but it would be in Ron Paul’s interest to train back-to-civilization the right-wingers versus make another hopeless minor-political party. If things really go well, we will end up with more political parties that will be able to win House seats and really be able to participate in politics, rather than what we have now.

I.L. Ike Truth

I do not know if this is one of Ron Paul’s motives, but it would be in Ron Paul’s interest to train back-to-civilization the right-wingers versus make another hopeless minor-political party. If things really go well, we will end up with more political parties that will be able to win House seats and really be able to participate in politics, rather than what we have now.

William Meabrod

Why would he leave the republican party? So he could go third party and no one would pay attention to him because this is a biased two party system? Or maybe you want him to be a democrat even though he is anti spending. His views are what real republicans are supposed to believe in. Before Bush real republicans were anti war anti spending and anti government. That’s exactly what Ron Paul is. The intelligent republicans are relying on Ron Paul to take back their party after it’s been taken over by Neo Con idiots.

If you want proof that he is against everything the neo cons have done you need to look no further then his voting record. He voted against the Iraq war from the start.

You need to get out of this republican vs democrat mind set. Because there are democrats just as idiotic and dangerious for our country as a lot of the republicans. Please research the individuals not the party and vote for the individual and not the party. I generally vote democrat but in times like these I do not think any of the democrats are suitable. I am voting Ron Paul to balance our budget and get us the hell out of war. The top tier democrats can’t even commit to bringing our troops home by 2013. That is unacceptable to me!

Ron Paul will bring them home NOW. Vote Ron Paul for Peace.

William Meabrod

Why would he leave the republican party? So he could go third party and no one would pay attention to him because this is a biased two party system? Or maybe you want him to be a democrat even though he is anti spending. His views are what real republicans are supposed to believe in. Before Bush real republicans were anti war anti spending and anti government. That’s exactly what Ron Paul is. The intelligent republicans are relying on Ron Paul to take back their party after it’s been taken over by Neo Con idiots.

If you want proof that he is against everything the neo cons have done you need to look no further then his voting record. He voted against the Iraq war from the start.

You need to get out of this republican vs democrat mind set. Because there are democrats just as idiotic and dangerious for our country as a lot of the republicans. Please research the individuals not the party and vote for the individual and not the party. I generally vote democrat but in times like these I do not think any of the democrats are suitable. I am voting Ron Paul to balance our budget and get us the hell out of war. The top tier democrats can’t even commit to bringing our troops home by 2013. That is unacceptable to me!

Ron Paul will bring them home NOW. Vote Ron Paul for Peace.

JR

Due to the horrible bipartisan system in this country, only a democrat or republican has a chance. That is why he is running as a republican. He is a libertarian under a republican name. One could also say he is the only true republican as the current republicans are nothing more than neo-cons.

JR

Due to the horrible bipartisan system in this country, only a democrat or republican has a chance. That is why he is running as a republican. He is a libertarian under a republican name. One could also say he is the only true republican as the current republicans are nothing more than neo-cons.

Tia

Ron Paul originally ran for President under the Libertarian party, and lost – as do all third party candidates in all elections. Its a simple fact that our system is not set up to allow third party candidates a chance to win. That is the reason why you see Ron Paul now running as a Republican. Ron Paul is not standing behind the countless failures of modern Republicans. Ron Paul is trying to overhaul the Republican Party, to bring it back to its true conservative roots, and to restore America in the process. We are all bitter about the way politics have gone over the past decade, but now we have a candidate that truly has a chance to make a difference. Don’t let your blind hatred of Republicans make you cut your nose off to spite your face.

Tia

Ron Paul originally ran for President under the Libertarian party, and lost – as do all third party candidates in all elections. Its a simple fact that our system is not set up to allow third party candidates a chance to win. That is the reason why you see Ron Paul now running as a Republican. Ron Paul is not standing behind the countless failures of modern Republicans. Ron Paul is trying to overhaul the Republican Party, to bring it back to its true conservative roots, and to restore America in the process. We are all bitter about the way politics have gone over the past decade, but now we have a candidate that truly has a chance to make a difference. Don’t let your blind hatred of Republicans make you cut your nose off to spite your face.

Ryan

A candidate must be a member of either the Republican or the Democrat Party to be allowed to participate in the debates. The media ignores Paul even though he’s in the debates, but at least he gets some airtime they can’t censor. Obviously, the Republican name has been tarnished, but you can’t lump them all together.

Ryan

A candidate must be a member of either the Republican or the Democrat Party to be allowed to participate in the debates. The media ignores Paul even though he’s in the debates, but at least he gets some airtime they can’t censor. Obviously, the Republican name has been tarnished, but you can’t lump them all together.

Richard in Austin

“He hasn’t left the Republican Party. Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures. His complicity reveals his true motives.”

What a bogus leap of logic. Ron Paui us the only true Republican left. All the others are sock puppets for the oligarchy.

That was a nasty attemptr to smear the one man who steadfastly keeps his oath to uphold and protrect the Constitution. Was that ignorance or deceit?

Paul Trantow, you either a liar oir abysmally ignorant. Which is it? What you wrote has nothing to do with Ron Paul. I should know, I’ve known about Ron Paul since at least 1985.

Richard in Austin

“He hasn’t left the Republican Party. Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures. His complicity reveals his true motives.”

What a bogus leap of logic. Ron Paui us the only true Republican left. All the others are sock puppets for the oligarchy.

That was a nasty attemptr to smear the one man who steadfastly keeps his oath to uphold and protrect the Constitution. Was that ignorance or deceit?

Paul Trantow, you either a liar oir abysmally ignorant. Which is it? What you wrote has nothing to do with Ron Paul. I should know, I’ve known about Ron Paul since at least 1985.

Jive Dadson

Why should we continue to tolerate the neo-con takeover of the Republican Party? The deck is hopelessly stacked against third parties. Not leaving the Republican Party is a “failure” only if we the people do not back Ron Paul’s courageous efforts to fumigate the GOP.

Why should we continue to tolerate the neo-con takeover of the Republican Party? The deck is hopelessly stacked against third parties. Not leaving the Republican Party is a “failure” only if we the people do not back Ron Paul’s courageous efforts to fumigate the GOP.

Therer is no doubt that the Republican party has been overrun by double talking self described “moral” fundamentalists who want to bring their view of morals, Democracy and freedom to a place near you soon.

First of all, Paul’s voting record and decades worth of unchanging principled views prove your statement is wrong.

He has denounced this administration’s countless failures publicly in almost every debate, and his remaining in the Party is simply a move to try and get it back from neo-conservative views which have infected it.

We are not (and never have been) a democracy. We are a Republic, and it’s time we elect people who vote for the positions they campaigned on. It’s also time they acted on why we put them there. Paul has done this. Has any other ?

John is voting for freedom

Therer is no doubt that the Republican party has been overrun by double talking self described “moral” fundamentalists who want to bring their view of morals, Democracy and freedom to a place near you soon.

First of all, Paul’s voting record and decades worth of unchanging principled views prove your statement is wrong.

He has denounced this administration’s countless failures publicly in almost every debate, and his remaining in the Party is simply a move to try and get it back from neo-conservative views which have infected it.

We are not (and never have been) a democracy. We are a Republic, and it’s time we elect people who vote for the positions they campaigned on. It’s also time they acted on why we put them there. Paul has done this. Has any other ?

jt

Wrong. The republican party left Ron Paul. Paul’s policies ARE the traditional republican platform.

I’m not quite sure how him being “guilty by association’ reveals his true motives.

I love reading all these remedial attempts to slander Dr. Paul. It just goes to show that some people are very afraid of him! http://www.ronpaul2008.com

Jeffery J.

I love reading all these remedial attempts to slander Dr. Paul. It just goes to show that some people are very afraid of him! http://www.ronpaul2008.com

Stephen Hine

If he was running as a Libertarian as he did in 1988 you wouldn’t even have heard of him. Get real! He’s the only candidate who’s been against the war from the beginning. He’s the only candidate that has a long term consistency in his record.
He’s raised more money from people in the military than any other candidate. Why? Because real support for the military isn’t just mission accomplishment. It’s troop welfare. I’ve seen the purple thumbs from the Iraqi voters on TV. They’ve voted now let’s get our sons and daughters out of there!

Stephen Hine

If he was running as a Libertarian as he did in 1988 you wouldn’t even have heard of him. Get real! He’s the only candidate who’s been against the war from the beginning. He’s the only candidate that has a long term consistency in his record.
He’s raised more money from people in the military than any other candidate. Why? Because real support for the military isn’t just mission accomplishment. It’s troop welfare. I’ve seen the purple thumbs from the Iraqi voters on TV. They’ve voted now let’s get our sons and daughters out of there!

MIKE

he is only in the republican party to get air-time,if youre third party,the media shuts you out,and you know what?I THINK YOU KNEW THAT

MIKE

he is only in the republican party to get air-time,if youre third party,the media shuts you out,and you know what?I THINK YOU KNEW THAT

Charles Helbling

So where is he supposed to go then? The Libertarian Party? Well, thats not a choice because 3rd parties are discriminated against. OK, the Democrat Party? Well, thats not a choice because there is no one in the Democratic Party that anyone like Ron Paul could identify with unless you go back 200 years. The Republican Party? Well, yes that is a choice because he identifies with Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan.

How is him being a Republican standing by the current administration anyhow? He voted against the Iraq War and the Patriot Act. Besides, it looks to me that the Democrat party supports the war now being that none of their major candidates are saying we need to leave Iraq now.

I can understand your animosity towards Republicans. It just seems that the whole system has been screwed up for a long time now and pointing a finger at one part of the system may be missing the bigger picture.

Charles Helbling

So where is he supposed to go then? The Libertarian Party? Well, thats not a choice because 3rd parties are discriminated against. OK, the Democrat Party? Well, thats not a choice because there is no one in the Democratic Party that anyone like Ron Paul could identify with unless you go back 200 years. The Republican Party? Well, yes that is a choice because he identifies with Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan.

How is him being a Republican standing by the current administration anyhow? He voted against the Iraq War and the Patriot Act. Besides, it looks to me that the Democrat party supports the war now being that none of their major candidates are saying we need to leave Iraq now.

I can understand your animosity towards Republicans. It just seems that the whole system has been screwed up for a long time now and pointing a finger at one part of the system may be missing the bigger picture.

Dylan Donkin

I fail to see the logic in your argument that Ron Paul being a member of the Republican party equates him to standing behind Bush. In fact, Paul has been against many of Bush’s countless failures (his entire foreign and domestic policies for example). A minimal amount of research about Ron Paul on the web would reveal this to you. I find your argument baseless and ignorant.

Dylan Donkin

I fail to see the logic in your argument that Ron Paul being a member of the Republican party equates him to standing behind Bush. In fact, Paul has been against many of Bush’s countless failures (his entire foreign and domestic policies for example). A minimal amount of research about Ron Paul on the web would reveal this to you. I find your argument baseless and ignorant.

Steve

Ron Paul is a true conservative Republican. Every is trying to paint a picture that he is not to discredit him. The problem is that many people aren’t old enough to remember this. Ron Paul was endorsed by Ronald Reagan!! The media is totally biased against him. He is the only candidate that is for CHANGE! Please support Paul and donate to his campaign!

stevo

Being a member of the party hardly implies support for the president. Ron Paul’s consistent criticism of the Bush administration is a matter of public record.

Steve

Ron Paul is a true conservative Republican. Every is trying to paint a picture that he is not to discredit him. The problem is that many people aren’t old enough to remember this. Ron Paul was endorsed by Ronald Reagan!! The media is totally biased against him. He is the only candidate that is for CHANGE! Please support Paul and donate to his campaign!

stevo

Being a member of the party hardly implies support for the president. Ron Paul’s consistent criticism of the Bush administration is a matter of public record.

Sean M.

If Dr. Paul leaves his party, then it becomes impossible to participate in any debates and it tends to hurt his credibility. It also becomes very costly just getting on ballots. Dr. Paul can’t join the Democrats because Dr. Paul he is not a socialist. His views are in-line with the old right, which is still closer to modern Republicans than to modern Democrats.

His true motives? Give me a break.

Sean M.

If Dr. Paul leaves his party, then it becomes impossible to participate in any debates and it tends to hurt his credibility. It also becomes very costly just getting on ballots. Dr. Paul can’t join the Democrats because Dr. Paul he is not a socialist. His views are in-line with the old right, which is still closer to modern Republicans than to modern Democrats.

His true motives? Give me a break.

Richard McVay

Please expound upon Dr. Paul’s complicity, because I’m not sure how supporting a party means supporting its lowest common denominator. The Republican Party once stood for Paul’s platform. Since the late ’80s has that changed, since the election of our first neoconservative president, George H.W. Bush. Please explain how Ron Paul is complicit in George W. Bush’s failures, because I’m still not sure I get it.

Richard McVay

Please expound upon Dr. Paul’s complicity, because I’m not sure how supporting a party means supporting its lowest common denominator. The Republican Party once stood for Paul’s platform. Since the late ’80s has that changed, since the election of our first neoconservative president, George H.W. Bush. Please explain how Ron Paul is complicit in George W. Bush’s failures, because I’m still not sure I get it.

Michael Gray

WWHHHAATT?? “Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures.” What are you talking about??

Oh yea, and let’s not forget that Ron Paul is against Bush’s domestic policy on just about any issue..

Why do you think the “Mainstream” Repubs dislike Ron Paul?

This post is a disgusting, dispicable attemp to smear Ron Paul.
You Sir, should be ashamed!

Michael Gray

Oh yea, and let’s not forget that Ron Paul is against Bush’s domestic policy on just about any issue..

Why do you think the “Mainstream” Repubs dislike Ron Paul?

This post is a disgusting, dispicable attemp to smear Ron Paul.
You Sir, should be ashamed!

Brad Linzy, Evansville, IN

Are you KIDDING me? Or are you just as uninformed as too many of your fellow Americans on who this man Ron Paul is and what he stands for?

Ron Paul is about as far from president Bush’s policies as humanly possible. Here is a short list why:

The man voted against the “Patriot” Act from day one. Voted AGAINST the war from day one and advises against such undeclared, endless wars and usurpations of power by the executive branch. He voted against the Military Commissions Act that destroyed the last vestiges of habeas corpus. He wants a complete overhaul of U.S. foreign policy. He wants to abolish the IRS and repeal the 16th Amendment to eliminate income taxes (something that would ensure that our misguided and bloated federal government never gets us into another ludicrous MULTI-TRILLION DOLLAR foreign war under false pretenses again). He constantly blasts the Bush administration on their criticism of war protesters as being somehow “unpatriotic”. He wants to restore sound money policies to the United States by eliminating the counterfeit “Federal” Reserve and kicking the private central bankers out of Washington – the same way Andrew Jackson did in his day.

This man, Ron Paul is about the closest thing to a founding father this day and age has got. The man is simply IMPECCABLE in his Constitutional voting record and is peerless in politics. He is one of the last of a dying breed of honest men in political office, a trend his campaign is helping to reverse.

To say he is ANYTHING like the unconstitutional NIGHTMARE that has been the Bush Administration is a total misunderstanding of Ron Paul and politics in general. It’s the same as saying that Thomas Jefferson was like Mao Tse-Tung. It tells me that whoever wrote this little quote probably gets all their information from cable television, and likewise probably doesn’t understand why that’s a BAD thing.

Brad Linzy, Evansville, IN

Are you KIDDING me? Or are you just as uninformed as too many of your fellow Americans on who this man Ron Paul is and what he stands for?

Ron Paul is about as far from president Bush’s policies as humanly possible. Here is a short list why:

The man voted against the “Patriot” Act from day one. Voted AGAINST the war from day one and advises against such undeclared, endless wars and usurpations of power by the executive branch. He voted against the Military Commissions Act that destroyed the last vestiges of habeas corpus. He wants a complete overhaul of U.S. foreign policy. He wants to abolish the IRS and repeal the 16th Amendment to eliminate income taxes (something that would ensure that our misguided and bloated federal government never gets us into another ludicrous MULTI-TRILLION DOLLAR foreign war under false pretenses again). He constantly blasts the Bush administration on their criticism of war protesters as being somehow “unpatriotic”. He wants to restore sound money policies to the United States by eliminating the counterfeit “Federal” Reserve and kicking the private central bankers out of Washington – the same way Andrew Jackson did in his day.

This man, Ron Paul is about the closest thing to a founding father this day and age has got. The man is simply IMPECCABLE in his Constitutional voting record and is peerless in politics. He is one of the last of a dying breed of honest men in political office, a trend his campaign is helping to reverse.

To say he is ANYTHING like the unconstitutional NIGHTMARE that has been the Bush Administration is a total misunderstanding of Ron Paul and politics in general. It’s the same as saying that Thomas Jefferson was like Mao Tse-Tung. It tells me that whoever wrote this little quote probably gets all their information from cable television, and likewise probably doesn’t understand why that’s a BAD thing.

David

Dr. Paul is a libertarian, hes a republican because only dems and repubs get media attention.
If you look at his voting record in congress he is against Bush not with him.

David

Dr. Paul is a libertarian, hes a republican because only dems and repubs get media attention.
If you look at his voting record in congress he is against Bush not with him.

Matthew Miller

The problem is not that Ron Paul is still in the republican party, but rather that the republican party has been infested with neocons, they should be the ones to leave, they should form their own party, and call it the fourth reich.

Matthew Miller

The problem is not that Ron Paul is still in the republican party, but rather that the republican party has been infested with neocons, they should be the ones to leave, they should form their own party, and call it the fourth reich.

Dow Harris

And you haven’t detected the obvious shift in republican policy away from its core principles: less government, non-interventionist foreign policy, lower taxes, respect for the Constitution and the rule of law etc. Address this, please. How do you reconcile your accusation without discussing the radical shift in the republican party’s platform over the past 15 years? The burden of proof is on you and the neoconservative pretenders who claim to be representing the conservative sentiment of america, not Ron Paul. Again, he is the most conservative member of congress. He is the real republican. Get it straight. Tune in to the pulse else get lost in the disgust that will be distributed across the aboard when election time comes around.

Dow Harris

And you haven’t detected the obvious shift in republican policy away from its core principles: less government, non-interventionist foreign policy, lower taxes, respect for the Constitution and the rule of law etc. Address this, please. How do you reconcile your accusation without discussing the radical shift in the republican party’s platform over the past 15 years? The burden of proof is on you and the neoconservative pretenders who claim to be representing the conservative sentiment of america, not Ron Paul. Again, he is the most conservative member of congress. He is the real republican. Get it straight. Tune in to the pulse else get lost in the disgust that will be distributed across the aboard when election time comes around.

billy trisquit

I agree that Paul is the only one talking about the real pusuit of freedom. But I’m not sure I follow your statement…He hasn’t stood behind anything the “Republicans” have done. That’s why he’s “Dr. No”.I’ve never seen a candidate that has such an impressive record of voting his conscience. If he says he has a particular stance on something (whether you agree with him or not)then his voting record will support that. I think he is just smart enough to see that running as a Libertarian would be a waste of time and so would running against Hillary.So, he lines up with Repulican values more than Democrat. I think it’s a good choice for him. I despise the Republican Party, have for years. And this year I get to learn the value of the old saying, “never say never”, because I will be registering Republican for the first time so I can vote for Ron Paul. Getting this man into office may be the last chance we have to save whats left of this country. The American Union is coming too, are you ready? When did it become so bad to be proud of our country and PROTECT it? A small group of the elite are giving this country away. If your’e like me, you have had relatives die to protect this country and the politicians/Council on Foreign Relations are just giving it away. Did you know every top tier candidate,Republican and Democrat, EXCEPT Ron Paul, is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations? The ones who are pushing thisAmerican Union through. President Bush has allready signed bills, to put into place the framework to make this happen.They are doing it, it IS happening. How will you feel when they scap our dollar for the Amero? Do you think there will be a flood of Americans into Mexico? or vice versa?We ARE being attacked on our homeland, it’s just that the terrorists are our own elected officials.

billy trisquit

I agree that Paul is the only one talking about the real pusuit of freedom. But I’m not sure I follow your statement…He hasn’t stood behind anything the “Republicans” have done. That’s why he’s “Dr. No”.I’ve never seen a candidate that has such an impressive record of voting his conscience. If he says he has a particular stance on something (whether you agree with him or not)then his voting record will support that. I think he is just smart enough to see that running as a Libertarian would be a waste of time and so would running against Hillary.So, he lines up with Repulican values more than Democrat. I think it’s a good choice for him. I despise the Republican Party, have for years. And this year I get to learn the value of the old saying, “never say never”, because I will be registering Republican for the first time so I can vote for Ron Paul. Getting this man into office may be the last chance we have to save whats left of this country. The American Union is coming too, are you ready? When did it become so bad to be proud of our country and PROTECT it? A small group of the elite are giving this country away. If your’e like me, you have had relatives die to protect this country and the politicians/Council on Foreign Relations are just giving it away. Did you know every top tier candidate,Republican and Democrat, EXCEPT Ron Paul, is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations? The ones who are pushing thisAmerican Union through. President Bush has allready signed bills, to put into place the framework to make this happen.They are doing it, it IS happening. How will you feel when they scap our dollar for the Amero? Do you think there will be a flood of Americans into Mexico? or vice versa?We ARE being attacked on our homeland, it’s just that the terrorists are our own elected officials.

Mike Z

Dr. Paul speaks out constantly against the administration’s and the government’s countless flaws. He is at odds with the party’s leadership and direction and is working to change it.
Unfortunately, there are only two parties that have a chance at this time. I hope that changes. If he leaves the Republican Party the news media will not cover him and nobody would hear his message. It is hard enough for him as a Republican.
All of the other candidates, including the Democrats, are more commplicit with the present administration than Dr. Paul.

Mike Z

Dr. Paul speaks out constantly against the administration’s and the government’s countless flaws. He is at odds with the party’s leadership and direction and is working to change it.
Unfortunately, there are only two parties that have a chance at this time. I hope that changes. If he leaves the Republican Party the news media will not cover him and nobody would hear his message. It is hard enough for him as a Republican.
All of the other candidates, including the Democrats, are more commplicit with the present administration than Dr. Paul.

He has done nothing but criticize and vote against the admisnistration and explained countless times that a) his positions (liberty, property, peace, small government) are what the Republican party used to support and b) running outside of the two-party scam would have kept him out of the debates.

It is always best to do a little reading and thinking before engaging in writing.

He has done nothing but criticize and vote against the admisnistration and explained countless times that a) his positions (liberty, property, peace, small government) are what the Republican party used to support and b) running outside of the two-party scam would have kept him out of the debates.

It is always best to do a little reading and thinking before engaging in writing.

Brendan W

Paul, what are you talking about here, “Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures. His complicity reveals his true motives.” He consistently discusses the failures at home and abroad. Let me just list a few for you:
Iraq, Iran, Open borders, the Drug War, the Federal Reserve system, the IRS, THE PATRIOT ACT, the REAL ID. Is that enough to show that he doesn’t support our current president? I would love to hear some examples of when he does what you claim.

Brendan W

Paul, what are you talking about here, “Ron Paul has chosen to stand behind this administration’s countless failures. His complicity reveals his true motives.” He consistently discusses the failures at home and abroad. Let me just list a few for you:
Iraq, Iran, Open borders, the Drug War, the Federal Reserve system, the IRS, THE PATRIOT ACT, the REAL ID. Is that enough to show that he doesn’t support our current president? I would love to hear some examples of when he does what you claim.

Michael

How is it that uninformed people as yourself are able to find your way home at night. Ron Paul is more Republican than any of the other Republican imposters running in the race.
Some might say “If you don’t like what’s going on, simply leave” Well, Ron Paul has chosen to stay in the party to fight for the ideals and beliefs we as “True” Republicans believe in. What is so God awful hard to understand? Do you want to return to our former glory or don’t you?

It is time to put your great rhetoric into some tangible effort to ellect an incredibly gutsy guy who is laying it all on the line for you and me.

Michael

How is it that uninformed people as yourself are able to find your way home at night. Ron Paul is more Republican than any of the other Republican imposters running in the race.
Some might say “If you don’t like what’s going on, simply leave” Well, Ron Paul has chosen to stay in the party to fight for the ideals and beliefs we as “True” Republicans believe in. What is so God awful hard to understand? Do you want to return to our former glory or don’t you?

It is time to put your great rhetoric into some tangible effort to ellect an incredibly gutsy guy who is laying it all on the line for you and me.

Jude Columbo

Dear Mr. Trantow:

Your suggestion that Ron Paul is an accomplice of the Bush administration is ridiculous. A quick look at the man’s voting record in Congress, a brief look at his website http://www.RonPaul2008.com, or any research at all would show that this is the farthest thing from the truth. The truth is that Ron Paul is adamantly opposed to, not supportive of, the Bush administration. Ron Paul voted against the war at its inception. Ron Paul opposes the expansion of government that has occurred under this administration, witness The No Child Left Behind Act and Ron Paul’s opposition to it. I invite you to do this simple research and be more responsible in the future if you continue to publish writings online. Ron Paul is still a Republican and indeed is the best the party has to offer, not because he stands with Bush but rather because he stands against him.

Jude Columbo

Dear Mr. Trantow:

Your suggestion that Ron Paul is an accomplice of the Bush administration is ridiculous. A quick look at the man’s voting record in Congress, a brief look at his website http://www.RonPaul2008.com, or any research at all would show that this is the farthest thing from the truth. The truth is that Ron Paul is adamantly opposed to, not supportive of, the Bush administration. Ron Paul voted against the war at its inception. Ron Paul opposes the expansion of government that has occurred under this administration, witness The No Child Left Behind Act and Ron Paul’s opposition to it. I invite you to do this simple research and be more responsible in the future if you continue to publish writings online. Ron Paul is still a Republican and indeed is the best the party has to offer, not because he stands with Bush but rather because he stands against him.

John Nowlin

Just because Dr. Paul is still in the republican party doesn’t make him complicit in the many shenanigans of the current republican administration. He has consistently voted constitutionally, often being the only congressperson to vote against bills he considered unconstitutional. Such as: against the Iraq and Iran aggression authorizations, against the “Patriot” act, etc. No, your hypothesis is wrong because his 20 year consistent voting record supporting the constitution reveals his true motives.

John Nowlin

Just because Dr. Paul is still in the republican party doesn’t make him complicit in the many shenanigans of the current republican administration. He has consistently voted constitutionally, often being the only congressperson to vote against bills he considered unconstitutional. Such as: against the Iraq and Iran aggression authorizations, against the “Patriot” act, etc. No, your hypothesis is wrong because his 20 year consistent voting record supporting the constitution reveals his true motives.

RS Davis

Are you crazy? Ron Paul has been fighting this administration every step of the way. How you can see the fact that he never gave up as an endorsement of the policies he’s been fighting, alone, for 20 years?

– Rick

RS Davis

Are you crazy? Ron Paul has been fighting this administration every step of the way. How you can see the fact that he never gave up as an endorsement of the policies he’s been fighting, alone, for 20 years?

– Rick

Jeremy Wooldridge

Stand behind the administration? What on earth are you talking about. Just so you know, even though there’s only two major parties, there can be multiple wings to one party. Bush is called a “neo-conservative” while paul is considered a “conservative constitutionalist”. Ron Paul was one of the few people who actually voted against the war in Iraq as well as the patriot act. He continually rallies against both subjects and is running largely on his foreign policy as well as civil liberties. But really though, what should be party even have to do with it if he’s the president? I know people arent used to it, but how about actually looking at his issues. Clearly you do not know them, but I imagine you would be surprised.

Jeremy Wooldridge

Stand behind the administration? What on earth are you talking about. Just so you know, even though there’s only two major parties, there can be multiple wings to one party. Bush is called a “neo-conservative” while paul is considered a “conservative constitutionalist”. Ron Paul was one of the few people who actually voted against the war in Iraq as well as the patriot act. He continually rallies against both subjects and is running largely on his foreign policy as well as civil liberties. But really though, what should be party even have to do with it if he’s the president? I know people arent used to it, but how about actually looking at his issues. Clearly you do not know them, but I imagine you would be surprised.

CH

Ron Paul is the leading advocate for freedom and liberty! He works for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies.

He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.

He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.

I am a former Air Force officer and pilot — and I support Dr. Ron Paul and believe he is the best hope for America!

CH

Ron Paul is the leading advocate for freedom and liberty! He works for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies.

He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.

He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.

I am a former Air Force officer and pilot — and I support Dr. Ron Paul and believe he is the best hope for America!

CH

Dr. Paul will be in Cheyenne this Sunday at The Plains Hotel!

There will be a rally at 1:30-2:30 (open to all) and a fundraiser 3-5pm.

Dr. Paul is a Champion of the Constitution and defends our civil liberties!

Complicity? how?
So you are implying that the Republican Party is some how responsible for anything that any member does?
So if there is a serial killer that is in the Democratic party every member of that party is now in collusion?

Give me a break man, This is faulty logic at best. A slander piece at worst.

If you do feel the need to invoke Ron Paul on your website to increase your traffic for the day. Try to keep the slander at a minimum.

Fact. Ron Paul has not chosen to stand behind the administrations positions on many things. Including but not limited to.
1. The Iraq war.
2. The military commissions act.
3. The patriot act.
4. Warrantless Wiretapping.

These 4 listed above are the most egregious examples of fascist misuse of power and the corruption of the constitution.

Thanks

MikeHunt

Complicity? how?
So you are implying that the Republican Party is some how responsible for anything that any member does?
So if there is a serial killer that is in the Democratic party every member of that party is now in collusion?

Give me a break man, This is faulty logic at best. A slander piece at worst.

If you do feel the need to invoke Ron Paul on your website to increase your traffic for the day. Try to keep the slander at a minimum.

Fact. Ron Paul has not chosen to stand behind the administrations positions on many things. Including but not limited to.
1. The Iraq war.
2. The military commissions act.
3. The patriot act.
4. Warrantless Wiretapping.

These 4 listed above are the most egregious examples of fascist misuse of power and the corruption of the constitution.

Thanks

Nick

Dr. Ron Paul has said repeatedly that the party has “lost its way”, he does not endorse hardly anything Bush has done and that should be obvious by his voting record. To say being in the same party as the president endorses that president is just a bit absurd of a stretch.

Nick

Dr. Ron Paul has said repeatedly that the party has “lost its way”, he does not endorse hardly anything Bush has done and that should be obvious by his voting record. To say being in the same party as the president endorses that president is just a bit absurd of a stretch.

pauly

I see it a different way Paul.

See the REAL Republican party was actually not a bad ideology to follow. The were strong on defence but kept big government out of peoples personal lives. They were fiscally responsible and worked hard to keep up forign relation arround the world.

Ron Paul is a REAL Republican.

Ron Paul dosen’t need to leave the Republican party…it left him.

pauly

I see it a different way Paul.

See the REAL Republican party was actually not a bad ideology to follow. The were strong on defence but kept big government out of peoples personal lives. They were fiscally responsible and worked hard to keep up forign relation arround the world.

He is farting against thunder. The Republican Party is long past the point of salvation. He remains a Republican to perserve his seat in the house of representatives.

If he was truly a man of principal he would have accepted Bob Barr’s invitation to run as Libertarian Party. He declined to do so and threw his support behind a right wing religious nut job in the form of Chuck Baldwin.

As long as the 3rd parties remain divided and quarelling amongst themselves, no progress in breaking up the vicious duopoloy will ever be made.

Anonymous

He is farting against thunder. The Republican Party is long past the point of salvation. He remains a Republican to perserve his seat in the house of representatives.

If he was truly a man of principal he would have accepted Bob Barr’s invitation to run as Libertarian Party. He declined to do so and threw his support behind a right wing religious nut job in the form of Chuck Baldwin.

As long as the 3rd parties remain divided and quarelling amongst themselves, no progress in breaking up the vicious duopoloy will ever be made.

anderson

Many of the Ron Paul faithful (can I use that word to describe a liberterian? Oh, never mind, it's already out)–many of the faithful, including the letter writer, seem completely unaware that Paul once was the Presidential candidate of the Libertarian party. 24 kinds of libertarians: http://dollarsandsense.org/archives/2010/0710to…

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